Compare the Effects of a Pilates and Core Stability Training on Dynamic Balance and Improve Cognitive Function in Elderly Females

Elderly age is associated with a reduction in cognitive function and balance. The purpose of this research was to compare the effects of a Pilates and core stability training on dynamic balance and improve cognitive function in elderly females.

30 participants who were eligible and the volunteer for the research were purposefully selected and randomly divided into three groups of ten. In order to assess the cognitive function of participants of the Wechsler Memory Scale, and to measure dynamic balance was used up and go test. To perform statistical analyzes of covariance analysis with SPSS software version Twenty-two was used.

The results showed that a Pilates training period had a significant effect on the dynamic balance but did not have a significant effect on cognitive function, and the core stability training had a significant effect on improving dynamic balance and cognitive function. There was significant difference between the effects of Pilates and core stability training methods on dynamic balance and improve cognitive function.

According to the research findings, the use of these two methods training to improve dynamic balance of older women is recommended. The use of core stability training can improve cognitive performance in elderly females is effective.