The effect of Pilates exercise on pelvic floor muscle function and quality of life

The goal of the study: Evaluate the effect of pilates exercise on pelvic floor muscle function and quality of life Methods: 1. Literature analysis. 2. Anthropometry data analysis. 3. Questionnaires analysis. 4. Mathematical, metadata analysis. Results: After patients quality of life evaluation BMI scores in both groups were normal. Pilates exercise group PFDI 20 scores were 18,62(19,02), highest scores were in a colorectal-anal distress questionnaire – 7,03. PFIQ 7 - 6,33(10,48), highest scores were in a bowel and rectum field – 3,23. The sedentary group PFDI scores - 44,47(32,17), highest scores were in urinary distress questionnaire – 17,55. PFIQ - 20,75(21,52), highest scores were in a bladder or urine field – 10,51. PFDI 20 and PFIQ 7 questionnaires maximum score – 300. This study showed no statistically significant results. Conlusions: 1. Pilates exercise and sedentary groups BMI scores had no negative effect on pelvic floor muscles. 2. Pilates exercise group showed minimal pelvic floor muscle dysfunction scores, highest scores of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction were in a colorectal – anal field. In sedentary group highest scores of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction were in a bladder or urine field. The effect of pilates exercise on pelvic floor muscles in pilates exercise and sedentary groups showed no statistically significant results, although the trend of higher PFDI 20 scores were noticed in the sedentary group