Investigation of the Effect of Pilates Exercises on Pregnancy Stress

Authors : Demet Biçki, Dilan Yaren Kartal

Pages : 9-16

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Publication Date : 2024-07-18

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of pilates exercise during pregnancy on pregnancy stress. Materials and Methods: 40 pregnant individuals were included in the study. The groups of the study were composed of the study group who volunteered and accepted to do pilates exercise and the control group who did not do pilates. Pilates exercises were applied by a physiotherapist for a total of 16 sessions, 2 sessions per week, for 8 weeks. No application was made to the control group. \"Demographic Assessment Form\" and \"Pregnancy Stress Scale (GSDS)\" were used as data collection tools in the study. It was evaluated in two groups before and after the study, and the scores were recorded in the patient files. Results: As a result of the evaluation, the pregnancy stress of the pregnant women in the pilates group after the study (37.10±1.88) decreased compared to before and in the control group, and this decrease was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study stated that pilates exercises performed during pregnancy reduce pregnancy stress.
Keywords : Pregnancy, Pilates, Pregnancy Stress, Exercise During Pregnancy, Pilates and Stress