Effects of Pilates on the quality of life of pregnant women during pregnancy: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The practice of the Pilates method (PM) improves sleep quality, as well as it could decrease low back pain. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Pilates on the quality of life (QoL) of pregnant women during pregnancy.

Methods

A systematic review examining perceived QoL, pain, and mental health in pregnant women practising the PM was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 criteria in the Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Trip Database electronic databases, including studies published between January 2013 and February 2024. Methodological quality was assessed using the critical appraisal tool for studies of the Joanna Briggs Institute.

Results

Ten publications addressing the key words on the topic were included involving a total of 499 pregnant women, o

SUBMITTER: Merida-Tellez JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12039996 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature