The use of the pilates method, in the treatment of idiomatic scoliosis with small degress of curvture: a literary review / A utilização do método pilates, no tratamento de escoliose idiopática com pequenos graus de curvatura: uma revisão literária
Humbertus Joseph Pilates (1880-1967) created a series of exercises based on the progressive movements that the body is able to perform, which involve isotonic contractions and mainly isometric, in what he called powerhouse (or center of force). Objectives: This study aims at analyzing the aspects...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Estadual de Alagoas
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Diversitas Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://periodicos.ifal.edu.br/diversitas_journal/article/view/916 |
| Summary: | Humbertus Joseph Pilates (1880-1967) created a series of exercises based on the progressive
movements that the body is able to perform, which involve isotonic contractions and mainly isometric, in
what he called powerhouse (or center of force). Objectives: This study aims at analyzing the aspects
related to the central importance of stabilizing in the Pilates method. Materials and methods: The
research covered books, magazines journals, sites, and the descriptors used for the search were Pilates and
core. Results: The central stabilization helps the individual to gain strength, neuromuscular control,
power and muscular endurance, which facilitates a balanced muscle function. |
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| ISSN: | 2525-5215 |