Pilates exercise in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pilates is widely acknowledged as an effective exercise for enhancing physical, psychological, and motor functions. However, there remains ongoing debate regarding the effects of Pilates on pregnancy outcomes. Thus, the objective of this systematic review was to evaluate and critically analyze the existing scientific evidence regarding the effects of Pilates on pregnant women.

Methods

A thorough search was performed across 7 databases, focusing on articles published up to June 2024. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Cochrane RoB Tool, and STATA 17.0 software was utilized to perform tests for heterogeneity, publication bias, and sensitivity analysis.

Results

(1) A total of 11 studies were included in this review, comprising 538 participants. Amo

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792223 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature