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Effects of Pilates Training Combined with Whole-Body Vibration in Human Subjects with MS
A randomized controlled trial with 34 MS participants assessed the impact of Pilates combined with whole-body vibration (Pilates-WBV) against Pilates alone. Results showed both groups improved in balance and muscle endurance (p<0.05), but the Pilates-WBV group had additional improvements in double-leg stance stability and walking distance.
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Why it matters
These findings suggest that integrating whole-body vibration with Pilates may enhance rehabilitation for balance and mobility in MS patients, an area needing effective strategies.
What this does not prove
The study does not establish the long-term effects of the interventions on MS outcomes.
Next milestone
No next milestone was established from the available source.
Study facts
- Study design
- Interventional
- Participants / samples
- 34 · basis not reported
- Randomised
- Yes
- Controlled
- Yes
- Primary endpoint met
- Yes
- Relevant MS type
- All
- Publication date
- 2026-02-11
- Evidence reviewed
- Abstract only
- Regulatory approval
- Not reported
- Research areas
- Rehabilitation
Original sources
- Primary evidenceThe effects of Pilates training combined with whole-body vibration on balance and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis: A single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial. ↗DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2026.17191
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study phaseThis randomized controlled trial was conducted between December 2023 and September 2024.
study designThis randomized controlled trial was conducted between December 2023 and September 2024.
subjectsThirty-four participants (9 males, 25 females; mean age: 36.7±12.2 years; range, 20 to 65 years) were included in the study and randomized into two groups: Pilates-WBV (n=17) and Pilates (n=17).
sample sizeThirty-four participants (9 males, 25 females; mean age: 36.7±12.2 years; range, 20 to 65 years) were included in the study and randomized into two groups: Pilates-WBV (n=17) and Pilates (n=17).
randomizedrandomized into two groups: Pilates-WBV (n=17) and Pilates (n=17).
controlledPATIENTS AND METHODS: This randomized controlled trial was conducted between December 2023 and September 2024.
peer reviewedJournal: Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation
primary endpoint metThe primary outcomes included posturography, the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale, core muscle endurance and power tests, the five times sit-to-stand test, the timed up-and-go test, and the 6-min walk test.
research categoriesOBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the effects of Pilates training combined with whole-body vibration (WBV) on balance, functional mobility, core muscle endurance and power, lower extremity strength, upper extremity performance, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis.
relevant ms typesOBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the effects of Pilates training combined with whole-body vibration (WBV) on balance, functional mobility, core muscle endurance and power, lower extremity strength, upper extremity performance, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis.
publication datePublication date: 2026-02-11
interventionOBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the effects of Pilates training combined with whole-body vibration (WBV) on balance, functional mobility, core muscle endurance and power, lower extremity strength, upper extremity performance, and fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis.
comparatorwhile the Pilates group received only Pilates training.
primary endpointThe primary outcomes included posturography, the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale, core muscle endurance and power tests, the five times sit-to-stand test, the timed up-and-go test, and the 6-min walk test.
findingsBoth groups showed significant improvements in single-leg stance stability, limits of stability, balance confidence, core muscle endurance and power, functional mobility, upper extremity performance, and fatigue (p<0.05).
limitationsTitle: The effects of Pilates training combined with whole-body vibration on balance and mobility in people with multiple sclerosis: A single-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.
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