Effectiveness of Pilates Exercise and Conventional Exercise on Trunk and Postural Stability in Collegiate Basketball Players

Abstract

Introduction: To study the effects of Pilates exercise and conventional exercise on trunk and postural stability in collegiate basketball players.

Objectives: To determine the effects of pilates exercise on trunk and postural stability in collegiate basketball players. To determine the effects of conventional exercise on trunk and postural stability in collegiate basketball players.

Methods: This is a quasi-experimental design of pre and post-test type. The study duration was for 6 weeks, age between 18-25 years and the study conducted on university players. The modified star excursion balance test and double leg lowering test was used as the outcome measures to evaluate the postural control and core muscle strength. Subjects were explained about the training protocols.

Procedure: Subjects in Group-A underwent Pilates exercise and Group-B underwent conventional exercise. The data was collected prior to the training program as well at the end of the training program. A combination of mobility and stability is required by active people for optimal functional performance and for the correction of poor posture, muscle imbalances and poor biomechanics. The concept of trunk mobility and stability contributing to improved performance was used in training and rehabilitating athletes today.

Conclusions: The Pilates exercise shows better improvement than the conventional exercise in trunk and postural stability. So, it is concluded that Pilates exercise training is recommended to improve trunk and postural stability of collegiate basketball players.