Investigation of the Effects of Pilates Training in Parkinson Patients

This study was planned to examine the effects of Pilates training in Parkinson\'s Patients. The study included 34 Parkinson\'s patients between Hoehn \& Yahr Stage 1-2.5. Pilates training was applied to the Pilates group for 8 weeks, 3 days per week. To the control group; Breathing exercises, active range of motion exercises and relaxation exercises were given as a home program 3 days per week for 8 weeks. It was concluded that Pilates training performed to Parkinson\'s patients 3 times a week for 8 weeks was effective on \"core\" stability, thickness of \"core\" muscles, functional exercise capacity, motor functions, freezing, fatigue and QOL.