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See also: Weights, Pilates

What is Pilates? The Pilates Method is a physical fitness system that focuses on the core postural muscles to help keep the body balanced and to provide support for the spine. Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.


Reasons Taken

34 patients in the community are taking or have taken Pilates.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 16 47%
Treat Parkinson's 5 14%
Other 4 11%
Mobility 3 8%
Slow my ALS progress 2 5%
Pain 1 2%
Back pain 1 2%
Don't know 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Pilates.

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  0 Daily 0 Weekly 0 2 hr As needed 4 hr Weekly 20 min As needed 1 hr Weekly 2 hr Weekly 2 Weekly 1 hr 30 min Weekly 15 min Daily 30 min 20 min Daily 30 min Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 7 Number of Patients: 7 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Pilates or how long patients were taking Pilates before stopping.

Currently taking Pilates

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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2
5
5
2
9

Stopped taking Pilates

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Pilates (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Course of treatment ended 1 100% Course of treatment ended: 100%


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