EFFECTS OF THE GROUND PILATES METHOD ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PAIN LEVEL CONTROL IN ELDERLY AGE INDIVIDUALS

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592812212127

• Palavras-chave: Pilates Method; Quality of life; posture.

• Keywords: Pilates Method; Quality of life; posture.

• Abstract:

  Aging comprises structural, functional, social and psychological transformations. The aim of the study was to verify the effects of the Pilates Method on the ground on quality of life and pain control in old age. It was a case study with a quantitative and qualitative approach with two elderly women. The SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were applied. The results showed progress in most domains of the SF-36 Questionnaire, except for patient B who did not show any difference in terms of emotional and social aspects. Regarding the (EVA) both samples obtained satisfactory results. This way, the effects of the Pilates Method on quality of life and pain relief in elderly individuals were verified.