Pilates for Hypermobility: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Summary
This study is looking at whether Pilates-based exercise can help with hypermobility-related symptoms, like pain.
Description
In this study, investigators are looking at whether 6 weeks of Pilates-based exercise led by a licensed physical therapist can help with hypermobility-related symptoms, like pain. Pilates is a gentle mind-body exercise with an emphasis on muscular control, postural awareness, and breathing that may be particularly well-suited for managing hypermobility. Exercises are mostly floor-based and focus on developing muscular strength and stability which may improve pain and symptom management.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years old; * Self-reported hypermobility with confirmed or suspected diagnosis of hEDS/HSD; * Self-reported persistent pain ≥ 3 months; * A minimum of 3/10 self-reported pain intensity in the past week * Able to get on and off the floor without assistance; * Able to communicate fluently in English; and * Able to provide written, informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Regular ongoing mind-body practice (e.g. Tai chi, yoga, pilates) defined as a regular weekly practice of at least 20min/week over the past 6 months; * Recent surgery or acute bone, joint or nerve inju…
Interventions
- BehavioralPilates
Pilates is a gentle mind-body exercise with an emphasis on muscular control, postural awareness, and breathing that may be particularly well-suited for managing hypermobility. Exercises are mostly floor-based and focus on developing muscular strength and stability which may improve pain and symptom management
- BehavioralEducation
Educational seminars pertaining to hypermobility symptom management
Location
- Brigham and Women's HospitalChestnut Hill, Massachusetts