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Sports Health October 2022 PMID 36189824

Eight Weeks of Pilates Training Improves Respiratory Measures in People With a History of COVID-19: A Preliminary Study.

Behnam Bagherzadeh-Rahmani, Negin Kordi, Amir Hossein Haghighi, Cain C T Clark, Luca Brazzi, Emanuele Marzetti, Paulo Gentil

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Participants strongly agree with the positive effects highlighted in the publication, as seen in phrases like 'Pilates improve respiratory function' and 'Aqua Pilates is better,' demonstrating support and interest. The tone’s enthusiasm and focus on practical benefits reflect a belief in the study’s significance, though the depth of discussion remains limited, suggesting a general optimism without deep scientific debate.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions express strong support for the study's findings, emphasizing benefits and positive outcomes of Pilates post-COVID-19.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate curiosity, focusing on the specific benefits of Aqua Pilates and traditional Pilates, but some consider the topic somewhat niche.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some depth as commenters discuss the comparative advantages and potential applications, but overall conversation remains surface-level.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants see this research as potentially influential for recovery practices, though they recognize it's preliminary and warrants further study.

Abstract in brief

  • An 8-week Pilates or AquaPilates program can significantly enhance lung function and quality of life in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, with similar benefits observed from both types of training.
  • The study found that both Pilates and AquaPilates led to increases in vital lung capacity and breathing efficiency, and these improvements were greater than in the control group who did not exercise.
  • Participants experienced notable improvements in quality of life scores, especially in the AquaPilates group, suggesting that water-based exercise could be particularly beneficial for lung recovery after COVID-19.
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Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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Pilates improve respiratory function post #COVID-19, and Aqua Pilates is better than traditional Pilates! Read about it here: https://t.co/SDXsyiS6gR https://t.co/74pbQoUEsi

Sep 27, 2023 · 13,163 followers View post →
Carolyn Yablon
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Eight Weeks of Pilates Training Improves Respiratory Measures in People With a History of COVID-19: A Preliminary Study - Behnam Bagherzadeh-Rahmani, Negin Kordi, Amir Hossein Haghighi, Cain C.T. Clark, Luca Brazzi, Emanuele Marzetti, Paulo Gentil, 2022 https://t.co/w36kTnh00J

Nov 17, 2022 · 2,260 followers View post →

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Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
@Sports_Health · X

Pilates improve respiratory function post #COVID-19, and Aqua Pilates is better than traditional Pilates! Read about it here: https://t.co/SDXsyiS6gR https://t.co/74pbQoUEsi

Sep 27, 2023 · 13,163 followers View post →
Carolyn Yablon
@CYablon · X

Eight Weeks of Pilates Training Improves Respiratory Measures in People With a History of COVID-19: A Preliminary Study - Behnam Bagherzadeh-Rahmani, Negin Kordi, Amir Hossein Haghighi, Cain C.T. Clark, Luca Brazzi, Emanuele Marzetti, Paulo Gentil, 2022 https://t.co/w36kTnh00J

Nov 17, 2022 · 2,260 followers View post →
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The authors report no potential conflicts of interest in the development and publication of this article. DOI: 10.1177/19417381221124601 © 2022 The Author(s).

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