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World J Meta-Anal. Dec 18, 2024; 12(4): 96981
Published online Dec 18, 2024. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v12.i4.96981
Is Pilates an effective tool for the management of kinesiophobia in musculoskeletal disorders?
Aikaterini Sivrika, Panagiota Sivrika, Andreas Morakis, Demetris Lamnisos, George Georgoudis, Dimitrios Stasinopoulos
Aikaterini Sivrika, George Georgoudis, Dimitrios Stasinopoulos, Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Egaleo 12243, Athens, Greece
Panagiota Sivrika, Department of Physiotherapy, Freelancer, Ymittos 17236, Attikí, Greece
Andreas Morakis, Department of Orthopaedics, KAT General Hospital, Athens 14561, Attikí, Greece
Demetris Lamnisos, Department of Health Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia 2404, Cyprus
Author contributions: Sivrika AP contributed to conceptualization; Sivrika AP and Sivrika PP contributed to methodology; Sivrika AP, Sivrika PP, and Morakis A contributed to data collection and analysis; Sivrika AP, Sivrika PP, and Morakis A contributed to original writing and draft preparation; Lamnisos D, Georgoudis G, and Stasinopoulos D contributed to review-writing and editing; Sivrika AP and Stasinopoulos D contributed to Visualization; Sivrika AP and Stasinopoulos D contributed to project administration.
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Corresponding author: Aikaterini Sivrika, MSc, Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, 28, Agiou Spyridonos Street, Egaleo 12243, Athens, Greece. asivrika@uniwa.gr
Received: May 19, 2024
Revised: July 7, 2024
Accepted: September 11, 2024
Published online: December 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Pilates is a type of exercise that promotes body awareness and helps individuals gradually gain functional capacity. The structural and progressive nature of Pilates exercises allows individuals to regain movement through a holistic approach which offers confidence and thus reduces fear of movement which is often associated with musculoskeletal conditions. Several studies have indicated positive results of Pilates in treating kinesiophobia. More well-designed studies would set the principles of tailor-made rehabilitation protocols which would contribute to a more evidence-based, successful and sustained recovery.