Effectiveness of mat Pilates on postural alignment in the sagittal plane in school children: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the mat Pilates method, an exercise program, on postural alignment in the sagittal plane among children aged between 8 and 12 years. Method: This study used a blind randomized controlled clinical trial, with a Pilates group (PG) and control group (CG) at the Early Childhood Education Institute. A total of 40 children were randomized, who have no prior knowledge of the Pilates method and no exercise training in the last six months. Mat Pilates exercises were administered twice a week for four months in 50-minute sessions. Postural alignment in the sagittal plane was assessed using photogrammetry. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups post-intervention A significant difference was found in the following outcomes that represent an improvement in intragroup postural alignment: among the children in PG, in the right sagittal view in the vertical body alignment (p=0.019; effect size, ES = 0.70; standardize response mean, SRM = 0.57) and in the sagittal head angle (p=0.035; ES = 0.41; SRM = 0.51). Among the children in the CG, in the vertical alignment of the trunk in the left sagittal view (p= 0.016; ES = 0.50; SRM = 0.44). Conclusion: The effectiveness of Pilates on postural alignment in the sagittal plane among children aged between 8 and 12 years was not confirmed.

Protocolo De Entrenamiento Vocal Fonoaudiológico Para Cantantes / Phonoaudiological Vocal Training Protocol For Singers

El entrenamiento vocal es un campo que puede ser apoyado por profesiones con experticia y conocimiento en el tema de la voz, como la fonoaudiología. La presente investigación evidencia y describe el diseño de un protocolo de entrenamiento vocal fonoaudiológico basado en los principios de aprendizaje sensoriomotor (P.A.S.M) con ejercicios de la técnica Alexander, la técnica Pranayama, el método Pilates y el tracto vocal semiocluido y su relación con: la propiocepción, el control respiratorio, el aumento de la capacidad vital espiratoria y la eficiencia fonatoria necesarios para lograr una economía vocal en pro del desempeño profesional del cantante. La validación de contenido del protocolo fue realizada por 3 jueces expertos en el tema, quienes delimitaron que es pertinente, relevante, suficiente y coherente, en cuanto a la claridad se encontró que el protocolo debía mejorar algunos aspectos referidos a las imágenes de apoyo y claridad en las instrucciones (repeticiones y desarrollo), dichas sugerencias fueron tenidas en cuenta para realizar los respectivos ajustes y modificaciones en el protocolo. En conclusión, el entrenamiento vocal es un proceso extenso que requiere gran disciplina por parte del estudiante, sin embargo, profesiones con la experticia y conocimiento en el campo de la voz como la fonoaudiología, debe brindar herramientas para apoyar el trabajo de los profesionales de la voz previo a la aparición de patologías vocales

Vocal training is a field that can be supported by professions with expertise and knowledge in the subject of voice, such as speech therapy. The present investigation evidences and describes the design of a vocal training protocol based on the principles of sensorimotor learning with exercises of the Alexander technique, the Pranayama technique, the Pilates method and the semi-occluded vocal tract and its relationship with: proprioception, respiratory control, increased expiratory vital capacity and phonatory efficiency necessary to achieve a vocal economy in pro to the singer's professional performance. The content validation of the protocol was performed by 3 judges experts in the field, who defined that it is pertinent, relevant, sufficient and coherent, in terms of clarity it was found that the protocol should improve some aspects related to the images of support and clarity in the instructions (repetitions and development), these suggestions were taken into account to make the respective adjustments and modifications in the protocol. In conclusion, vocal training is an extensive process that requires great discipline from the student, however, professions with the expertise and knowledge in the field of voice such as speech therapy, should provide tools to support the work of the voice professionals prior to the appearance of vocal pathologies.Jessica Rocío López García , BSHSource | Filiacion:Corporación Universitaria IberoamericanaBIO:Fonoaudiologa- Corporación Universitaria IberoamericanaCity | Ciudad:Bogotá DC [co]Citar como:López García , J. R. (2019). Protocolo De Entrenamiento Vocal Fonoaudiológico Para Cantantes : Vocalical -. Areté issn-l:1657-2513, 19 (2), 61-74. Obtenido de: https://arete.ibero.edu.co/article/view/168262Para su más amplia difusión, esta obra y sus contenidos se distribuyen bajo licencia: Creative Commons Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 4.0 InternationalSe autoriza cualquier tipo de reproducción y sus diferentes usos, siempre y cuando se preserve la integridad del contenido y se cite la fuente.ARETÉARETÉFonoaudiologíaRevistaISSN-l: 1657-2513 | e-ISSN: 2463-2252