Qualidade de vida em praticantes do método Pilates: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The Pilates method works on body and breathing awareness, posture, strength and flexibility. Effects that can positively contribute to the quality of life of its practitioners. Objective: To verify the influence of the Pilates method practice on the quality of life of its practitioners. Methods: This is a literature review, carried out in the Lilacs, Scielo, PubMed and Google Scholar databases. The search period for articles took place between August 2021 and October 2021. The inclusion criteria were: articles published in the last 10 years, carried out in Brazil, in Portuguese, English or Spanish and that addressed the quality of life of practitioners of Pilates. Results: This study synthesized information from 11 articles. It gathered data referring to 435 individuals, practitioners and non-practitioners of the Pilates Method, being 3% male, 73% female and 24% not informed. The average age of this compilation was 54.7 years. The SF-36, WHOQOL-BREF, WHOQOL-OLD and PDQ 39 questionnaires were applied. There was an improvement in the Quality of Life domains related to physical functionality, physical limitations, body pain and general health. Conclusion: this study suggests that the practice of the Pilates Method influences the health promotion of its practitioners, resulting in an improvement in their quality of life, regardless of gender, age, disease and Pilates modality.