In the authors' words
“Pilates exercises, in general, allowed significant effects to improve HRQoL in postmenopausal women, especially when performed on equipment and when administered for at least 48 sessions.”
What was measured
- Quality of life Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Meta-analysis
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal
- Exercise
- Pilates
- Cited
- 8 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 38602630
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