OS EFEITOS DA APLICAÇÃO DO MÉTODO PILATES POR MEIO DA FISIOTERAPIA NA FORÇA MUSCULAR E FUNCIONAL DE IDOSOS COM SARCOPENIA: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA

Arley Andrade Teymeny; Eduardo Hodon; Elaine Alves Da Rocha

doi:10.69807/2966-0785.2026.436

Authors

Arley Andrade Teymeny
Eduardo Hodon
Elaine Alves Da Rocha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69807/2966-0785.2026.436

Keywords:

Physical therapy, Elderly, Pilates, Sarcopenia

Abstract

According to Law No. 8,842 of January 4, 1994, an elderly person is defined as someone aged 60 or older. The number of elderly individuals is increasing worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that the number of elderly people will reach approximately 1.5 billion by 2050, driven by rising life expectancy. [1]Objective: To evaluate, through a systematic literature review, the effects of the Pilates methodapplied within a physical therapy contexton the muscle strength and functional capacity of elderly individuals with sarcopenia. Methodology: This study was conducted as a descriptive systematic literature review. A search for relevant studies was performed across electronic databases. Articles published between 2019 and 2026 were included. Results: A flowchart illustrates the selection process for studies examining the effects of the Pilates method on the muscle strength and functional capacity of the elderly, with a focus on indicators related to sarcopenia. Ten articles were identified and included in the final synthesis. Discussion: A brief analysis of each author’s findings—regarding the impact of the Pilates method (via physical therapy) on the muscle strength and functional capacity of elderly individuals with sarcopenia—is presented. Conclusion: The analyzed studies suggest that the Pilates method may contribute to the improvement of various components of functional capacity in the elderly, particularly balance, mobility, gait, and, in some research, muscle strength.

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