50.Pre and Post Analysis of Stress Reduction Following Pilates Exercise among Undergraduate Students of Physical Therapy
Noman Ahmed1, Nasir Mehmood2 and Ghazala Noor Nizami3
ABSTRACT
Objective: Stress is a widespread issue with all students facing some level of stress. We conducted a study to assess if Pilates exercise can reduce stress among undergraduate students of Physical Therapy.
Study Design: Longitudinal study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences and Karachi University from January 2019 to May 2020.
Materials and Methods: A Pilates expert was hired to do sessions of Pilates 3 times a week for six weeks. Pre and Post assessment of stress was carried out using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), a five-unit scale used to measure perceived stress. Data were then analyzed using SPSS Version 21.0 by applying paired t-test and setting the statistical significance at P ≤0.05.
Results: A significant difference (P≤0.05) in perceived stress was shown before and after the students took part in Pilates exercise.
Conclusion: Pilates showed to be a reliable method in reducing stress among undergraduates of Physical Therapy. Pilates should be used more widely among different populations in reducing stress.
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Citation of article: Ahmed N, Mehmood N, Nizami GN. Pre and Post Analysis of Stress Reduction Following Pilates Exercise among Undergraduate Students of Physical Therapy. Med Forum 2021;32(10):224-227.