The effect of 16 weeks of Pilates training on bone density of menopausal women

Abstract: Menopausal women have many problems such as osteoporosis that means decrease in bone density. One of the solutions for prevent this problem is doing exercises. Study the effect of 16 weeks Pilates training on bone density in menopausal women is the purpose of present study. The subjects of this study were 30 menopausal women that divided to two groups randomly. T-score of L1-L4 of vertebra and the neck of femur have measured by DEXA. Repeated measure with between groups factors was used and P<0.05. The results show that bone density of lumbar vertebra decreased after two months training but after four months Pilates training this density was significantly increased. In addition, same results were seen for neck of femur. By paying attention to this paper, we can say that Pilates training for long time can have effective effects on bone density and can used for menopausal women as a suitable training program.