The effect of 6 weeks of Pilates training on pain, and life quality in women with ankle sprain

Lower extremity muscles strengthen can improve balance and decrease pain in people with ankle sprain and therefore reduce the risk factors for chronic ankle sprain. The purpose of this research was to analyze the effect of six weeks of Pilatese training on balance and pain level in athletes with ankle sprain. 20 women with ankle sprain (mean±SD: age 21.87±2.30 yrs, body mass index 21.81± 2.67 kg/m2) were randomly divided into experimental (n=11) and control (n=9) groups. Experimental groups performed six week of Pilates training (60 min/day, 3 day/week). Balance and pain level were measured at pretest and after intervention with adjusted star test and FOAS questionnaire respectively. All statistics were preceded by Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test. As all subpopulations used proved to be normal, classical student T-tests were used. Results showed a significant increase in dynamic balance (P<0/05), but it was not found for pain level (P<0/05). It seems, Pilates training is effective for balance through increasing lower extremity muscle strength.