O efeito do método pilates sobre o equilibrio em bailarinas

Abstract

Introduction: The body stability and the balance in a new support of shaft may be cited as fundamental motor skills of dancers. The Pilates seeks to integrate physical and mental work while performing some specific exercises and, with it, there is gain of strength, endurance and muscle flexibility. The specific skills that ballet demands are very similar to the benefits that Pilates proposes, therefore, it is believed that the Pilates can add on technique to the dancers. Objective: Analyze the influence of practicing Pilates method on the balance dancers. Methodology: Sample of 13 dancers with 25,9 ± 5,0 years. A group of dancers called the control group (CG) and another group of Pilates practitioners dancers (PG). The balance tests were performed on a force plate. Data were analyzed by t test for independent samples (p<0,05). Results: No significant differences were found between PG and CG during conditions about static posture and half point on both feet, on the other hand, significant differences were found during conditions about half point on single foot and pivot (p<0,05) in all variables observed on the force plate (oscillation of the pressure center in the anteroposterior and medial-lateral directions, final speed of oscillation and oscillation’s amplitude). Conclusion: The study showed significant results and may conclude that Pilates has added the performance of the balance of the dancers.