Neuropilates
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Neuropilates is the practice of pilates in people with neurological conditions.[1]
It combines the traditional principles of the Pilates exercise method (such as centring, concentration and control, breath awareness and flow) with neurological rehabilitation principles such as neuroplasticity and motor learning. [2]
It modifies the exercises based on each patient's needs. For example, it may use more functional positions, may increase repetitions (in line with repetitive task training of post-stroke [3]), and may use visualisation cues and motor imagery often [4]. [2]
Effects[edit | edit source]
Neuropilates is theorised to improve the following in people with neurological conditions through retraining low threshold activity of local muscles and decreasing over-active global muscles by The Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI®): [5]
- Strength
- Postural control
- Alignment
- Stability
- Balance
- Proprioception
- Coordination
- Gait
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Cronin E, Roberts D, Monaghan K. Neuropilates to improve motor function in stroke: past, present, and future. Ortho Res Online J. 2020 Feb 21;7(1):000651.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cronin E, Monaghan K. Online neuropilates classes in chronic stroke patients: Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications. 2023 Apr 1;32:101068.
- ↑ French B, Thomas LH, Coupe J, McMahon NE, Connell L, Harrison J, Sutton CJ, Tishkovskaya S, Watkins CL. Repetitive task training for improving functional ability after stroke. Cochrane database of systematic reviews. 2016(11).
- ↑ Guerra ZF, Lucchetti AL, Lucchetti G. Motor imagery training after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy. 2017 Oct 1;41(4):205-14.
- ↑ Withers G. Modified pilates rehabilitation programme (manual) pilates and neurology.
