ANÁLISE DA ATIVAÇÃO MUSCULAR DO CORE ATRAVÉS DE ELETROMIOGRAFIA DURANTE EXERCÍCIOS DO MÉTODO PILATES: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
ANÁLISE DA ATIVAÇÃO MUSCULAR DO CORE ATRAVÉS DE ELETROMIOGRAFIA DURANTE EXERCÍCIOS DO MÉTODO PILATES: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.6002429013
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Palavras-chave: Core, Pilates, Eletromiografia
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Keywords: Core, Pilates, Electromyography
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Abstract: Introduction: The Core is a muscle group made up of several muscles responsible for central stabilization of the body. These muscles include the rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, erector spinae, multifidus, quadratus lumborum, diaphragm, iliopsoas, and pelvic floor. The Pilates method was developed during World War I by Joseph Pilates as a rehabilitation tool for those injured during the war. Electromyography allows objective measurement of the pattern of muscle activation during exercises and is expressed in mV (millivolts) or as a percentage of maximum voluntary isometric contraction. There is scientific evidence to suggest that 3 individuals with chronic low back pain have inadequate core activation and muscle weakness. Additionally, core-focused exercises have also been shown to be effective in preventing injuries in athletes. Given the facts presented, Pilates emerges as a popular, accessible and validated option for the treatment of musculoskeletal changes linked to core weakness and an alternative in injury prevention programs. Objective: The objective of this study is to gather research in order to answer which Pilates method exercises are most effective for activating the core. Methodology: The study consisted of a literature review with studies originally published in English or Portuguese, between January 2008 and August 2023. Result-Discussion: This study suggests that pull up exercises promote greater activation of the core muscles, however due to its level of difficulty it is indicated in an advanced phase of rehabilitation, in solution to the problem presented it is suggested the use of exercises with less muscle activation during an initial phase of rehabilitation. Conclusion: It is possible to conclude that more studies are needed to cover a greater number of Pilates Method exercises, with a larger sample and better techniques to evaluate the muscle activation of the multifidus, a deep muscle.
- Carlos Henrique Oliveira Cardoso Lopes
- Daniel Pina Dangelo
- Ana Carolina Leonel Soares
- Tamires Aparecida Reis
- Wyngrid Porfírio Borel
- Thiago Ferreira Timoteo