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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