Neuropilates Compared to General Exercise Classes in Chronic Stroke

Launched by DR. JOHN BARTLETT · Jul 28, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

Pilates is an exercise form created by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. It is a programme of mind-body exercise focusing on strength, core stability, flexibility, muscle control, posture and breathing. Neuropilates is the practice of clinical pilates in patients with a neurological condition. The exercise is ideally led by a clinician with experience and expertise in the area and uses postural, positional and equipment adaptations as necessary to suit the needs of the client. The benefits derived from pilates exercise of balanced strength with improved alignment, postural control and flexibilit...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Aged \> 18 years
• • 2. Diagnosis of chronic stroke (\>6 months post stroke event, as defined by Bernhardt et al, 2017) and formal rehabilitation completed.
• • 3. Able to transfer (sit to stand and lateral transfers) independently with or without assistive device
• • 4. Access to transport to enable attendance at one class per week
• • 5. Cognitive ability to understand the programme.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Involvement in other studies or rehabilitation programmes.
• • 2. Severe cognitive deficits or difficulty following instructions.
• • 3. Significant hearing difficulties.
• • 4. Significant visual deficit
• • 5. Uncontrolled pain or uncontrolled high blood pressure