title: Effects of the Pilates method on variables related to functionality of a patient with traumatic spondylolisthesis at L4-L5: A case study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Traumatic spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 is a rare complication in the spine, which impairs variables related to the functionality of the person affected.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To verify the effects of the Pilates method on strength and muscular resistance, flexibility, postural balance and level of pain in a patient with traumatic spondylolisthesis at L4-L5.
  
  
  METHODS
  The following evaluations were performed pre and post-intervention: resistance of the flexor and extensor muscles of the trunk; isokinetic peak torque of the extensor and flexor muscles of the knee; hip and torso flexibility; static postural balance; and the visual analog scale of pain. The treatment consisted of three weekly sessions of Pilates, performed over 12 weeks.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was improvement in all the tests, except for one variable related to postural balance.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Pilates method was effective for improving muscle resistance and strength, flexibility, postural balance and pain, in a patient with traumatic spondylolisthesis at L4-L5.
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Center, State University of North Parana, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil. Electronic address: oliveiralc@uenp.edu.br.
authors.forename: Laís Campos de
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Center, State University of North Parana, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carolina Andolpho
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Guedes
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Center, State University of North Parana, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fabrício José
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Jassi
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Center, State University of North Parana, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fábio Antônio Néia
authors.initials: FAN
authors.lastname: Martini
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences Center, State University of North Parana, Jacarezinho, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Raphael Gonçalves de
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Oliveira
mesh_terms: D026241:Exercise Movement Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D010146:Pain / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010147:Pain Measurement; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology; D013168:Spondylolisthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation*
keywords: Physical therapy modalities; Spinal injuries; Spondylolisthesis