Pilates Exercises on Balance, Fatigue and Quality of Life
Effect of Pilates Exercises on Balance, Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients With Renal Transplantation
Cairo University
50 participants
Jan 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Fifty patients of both genders with age 20- 50 year old suffering from physical and functional limitations after renal transplantation surgeries participated in this study. The participants were randomly distributed into two groups equal in number. Group (A): 25 patients who received Pilates exercises 3 times per week in addition to conventional physical therapy program with medical care for 12 weeks while control group (group B) (n =25) who received conventional physical therapy program with medical care for 12 weeks.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- (1) Patients' age was ranged between 20-50 years old, (2) Both gender participated in this study, (3) All the patients were free from any neurological disorders, (4) All the patients were free from genitourinary infections, (5) All patients started the treatment program between 3 and 12 months following renal transplantation, (6) were not currently participating in any other regular physical exercise program, (7) Patients who were able to comprehend command and willing to participate in the study and (8) Informed consent was obtained from all patients enrolled in the trial.
Exclusion Criteria1
- (1) Neuropathy issues, (2) Rheumatic diseases, (3) Orthopedic diseases, (4) Abdominal surgery of the upper or lower abdomen, (5) Patients who required acute respiratory intervention, (6) Patients who transferred to the intensive care unit, (7) Active smokers, (8) uncontrolled ABP, (9) Diabetics, (10) Chronic hepatitis, (11) Patients with pacemaker, (12) detection of reduced exercise tolerance, including tachycardia, shortness of breath, and feeling too tired or weak.
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Interventions
Pilates exercises consisted of three parts: warm-up, the main part, and relaxation. During the warm-up phase, exercises aimed at improving respiration and increasing the range of motion were performed. The main phase consisted of Pilates exercises for the center of force and strengthening of the articular, pelvic, trunk, and limb muscles by 13 exercises: Bridging, Hundred, Roll Up, One Leg Circle (both ways), Rocker with closed legs, Single Straight Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Spine Stretch Forward, Single Leg Kick, Side Kick up and down, Side Kick circles, Rest position (stretch and relaxation), and Curling. During the relaxation phase, stretching, relaxation, and breathing exercises were performed 3 times per week for 12 weeks.
Conventional physical therapy program (aerobic walking program, low intensity strengthening Exs, stretching Exs) and medical care (analgesics, antibiotics, wound care) for 12 weeks.
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NCT07626086