Investigation of the Effects of Pilates Training Combined with Whole Body Vibration on Balance and Mobility in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

"The participants were given a total of 12 sessions of Pilates training, applied twice a week for 6 weeks, and each session lasted approximately 60 minutes. The 60-min session consisted of warm up and cool down (5 min each) and the main active phase (50 min).~In the main active phase; One leg stretch, Double leg stretch, One leg circle, Heels together toes apart, Shoulder bridge, The hundreds, Chest lift, Criss cross, Clam, Side bend, Arm opening, Cobra, Breast stroke, Swimming, Modified push-up, Plank, Leg pull prone and Squat exercises were performed. The exercises were applied with 10 repetitions in the first 3 weeks and with 20 repetitions in the last 3 weeks."

"The participants were given a total of 12 sessions of WBV training, applied twice a week for 6 weeks.~The vibration parameters were set as frequency: 20 Hz, amplitude: 2-3 mm, duration: 30-60 s and rest period: 60 s. The application time of the WBV training was 30 s for the first two weeks, 45 s for the next two weeks and 60 s for the last two weeks.~The individuals were asked to maintain squat, shoulder bridge and quadruped positions statically for the first two weeks. Starting from the third week, they were asked to perform reciprocal upper extremity flexion and extension movements during the positions. The application was repeated 3 times in each position."