Pilates Reformer Exercises and Fall Risk Reduction
This randomized controlled trial examines the effects of a structured Pilates Reformer program on balance, mobility, and fall risk in adults aged 65 and older. Conducted over a ten-week period, the study compares outcomes between participants who engaged in weekly Reformer-based Pilates sessions and a control group with no exercise intervention.
Findings indicate that Pilates Reformer exercises were associated with significant improvements in functional mobility, static and dynamic balance, balance confidence, and lower-extremity active range of motion. Participants in the Pilates group demonstrated reduced fall risk and meaningful gains across multiple standardized clinical measures, suggesting that Reformer-based Pilates may be an effective intervention for supporting balance and functional independence in older adults at risk for falling.
