• Panhan AC
• Gonçalves M
• Cardozo AC

• Adult
• Affiliation / São Paulo State University. Department of Physical Education
• Affiliation / University of Campinas. Piracicaba Dental School
• Affiliation(G) / Brazil / São Paulo
• Dancing
• Exercise Movement Techniques
• Female
• Muscle Strength
• Open Access Document
• Physical Endurance

Objective: The purpose of this case study was to report the effect of an 8-week Pilates intervention on a ballet dancer's strength, balance, and endurance.

Clinical Features: A healthy 24-year-old ballet dancer (50 kg, 1.66 meters, 12 years of practice and who had no previous experience with Pilates) presented for care. She was evaluated before and after an 8-week Pilates exercise intervention.

Intervention and Outcome: The isokinetic trunk flexion and extension, electromyographic activation of multifidus and internal oblique muscles, neuromuscular efficiency, trunk muscle endurance, and body balance were evaluated. After 8 weeks, we observed increased torque levels, neuromuscular efficiency and time spent in endurance tests and improved body balance.

Conclusion: The ballet dancer in this study demonstrated increased strength, balance, and endurance after an 8-week Pilates intervention.

Author Keywords: Exercise Movement Techniques; Muscle Strength; Physical Endurance

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