The effects of stott pilates in preventing further progression of scoliosis, increasing trunk flexibility and functional capability in a client with non-structural scoliosis

Date of Completion

2015

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Pilates Training, Exercise Movement Techniques, Scoliosis, Flexibility

Abstract

The study was a single-subject one-way experimental therapeutic clinical trial that took place at the Vivian Zapanta Pilates Studio in Makati City. One (1) participant who satisfied the inclusion criteria was included and the intervention ran for eight (8) treatment sessions, five (5) weeks, 2-3x week, 45-60 minutes. Purposive sampling was used in the study. Outcome measures used were x-ray for the radiographic findings, postural evaluation tool used by the Vivian Zapanta Pilates Studio for the posture, goniometer and tape measure from trunk range of motion, tape measure for muscle length and the OARS ADL Questionnaire for function. The data gathered was presented with the use of a table by comparing the findings found in the pre and post assessment of the client and made an interpretation based on the outcomes from the tools this study used. Interpretation of data required coding. The results showed that the Stott Pilates intervention had a negative effect as to radiographic findings for the positions of the client in some of the exercises compounded the scoliosis by putting further pressure at the back and excess strain on the spine and surrounding muscles. Positive effects for posture, ROM and MLT were observed for all of the exercises given to the patient based on the Stott Pilates Five Basic Principles which are breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular movement and stabilization, and head and cervical placement that greatly contributed to the improvement of the client's flexibility which included posture, MLT and ROM. The study concludes that Stott Pilates had effects as to the postural deformity progression, flexibility and functional capability of a client with non-structural scoliosis.

First Advisor

Lauro Villegas

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