RT journal article
T1 Effectiveness of Pilates in cancer patients for pain and functionality measures: A systematic review
A1 Quintero Lopez, Daihana Stefany
A1 Rosero, Ilem D.
A1 Guil Bozal, Rocío
A1 Fernández Huerta, Lincoyán
A1 Ordoñez-Mora, Leidy Tatiana
A2 Psicología
AB Purpose: Cancer significantly impairs patients’ quality of life and physical function. The Pilates method, a mind-body exercise emphasizing breath control andmovement precision, has been associated with improvements in strength, balance, pain reduction, and immune modulation. This systematic review evaluates theeffectiveness of Pilates compared to conventional interventions in improving pain and functionality among individuals with cancer.Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024540950). Studies comparing Pilateswith other interventions in adults with cancer and assessing outcomes such as pain, quality of life, and strength were included. A comprehensive search was performed across multiple databases without language or date restrictions, using keywords including “Pilates,” “Neoplasms,” and “Cancer.” Methodological quality wasassessed using the MINORS and PEDro tools.Results: The Pilates method demonstrated benefits in quality of life and the reduction of nocturia in patients with prostate cancer. Significant improvements wereobserved in shoulder range of motion, muscle strength, and physical well-being (FACT-B), along with increased aerobic capacity (6MWT). Although changes infatigue, stress, sleep, and depression were not statistically significant, they showed positive trends. Additionally, pain (VAS, BPI) and disability (Constant-Murley)decreased in the groups that practiced Pilates.Conclusions: This systematic review shows that Pilates-based interventions can be as effective as other physical exercise modalities in improving quality of life andfunctional well-being in cancer patients, particularly in those with active breast cancer and in survivors.
PB Elsevier
SN 1532-2122
YR 2025
FD 2025-08-29
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39025
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39025
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 08-nov-2026