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Research
Pilates Inc., is committed to researching
various aspects of the Pilates Method of body conditioning
by obtaining empirical evidence that is relevant to the practice
and principles of the Pilates Method. Our goal in developing
research is to provide clients, instructors, physical therapists,
various health professionals, and the general public with
a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of how the Pilates
Method of body conditioning impacts physical health and overall
well-being.
By using established research methodology
to investigate the Pilates Method, we plan to quantify, clarify,
and lend objectivity to the countless positive personal experiences
and stories about this exercise system. Initially, Pilates,
Inc. will collect, analyze, and disseminate relevant information
about the Pilates Method as related to: (1) physical health;
(2) psychology; and (3) demographic patterns. Pilates, Inc.
will also develop hypotheses about meaningful patterns from
the data that are collected, then write articles for publication
on the Internet and in reputable scientific journals to contribute
original knowledge in the fields of sports medicine, physical
therapy, and psychology. Because research programs develop
over time, Pilates, Inc. will include additional areas of
inquiry and investigation as their relevance emerges. We welcome
suggestions and feedback about possible valuable research
topics.
In the tradition of Joseph H. Pilates, who
believed that mental health and physical health were essential
to one another, research will help to refine and articulate
our already meaningful assumptions, intuitions, and perceptions
that The New York Pilates StudioŽ Method truly is a mind-body technique. Research
will also investigate and examine long-held claims that the
Pilates Method of body conditioning can help heal injuries,
improve alignment, concentration, and breathing, in addition
to increasing flexibility, strength, balance, muscle tone,
energy, and mental concentration. Another important value
of conducting research about the Pilates Method of body conditioning
is to investigate and substantiate Joseph H. Pilates' original
beliefs about human mind-body interaction.
The first research instrument of The New York Pilates
StudioŽ is called the Pilates Assessment ScaleŠ. The Pilates
Assessment ScaleŠ Self-Report Survey Version (PAS-SRSV) is
a client self-report screening device and outcomes scale created
by Peter Fiasca, Ph.D. and Sean Gallagher, P.T., to assess
aspects of general well-being as related to engaging in the
Pilates Method of body conditioning. The PAS-SRSV rates baseline
client self-reports prior to beginning instruction in the
Pilates Method and to assess changes in aspects of general
well-being after instruction. Completing the PAS-SRSV inventory
can serve as an important communication and diagnostic aid
to assist individual clients in optimizing their full health
potential. The PAS-SRSV includes the following dimensions:
(1) overall energy level; (2) self-acceptance & self-esteem;
(3) concentration & memory; (4) optimism; (5) coping with
daily problems; (6) sleep patterns; (7) ability to relax;
(8) personal growth & fulfillment; (9) overall body image
satisfaction; (10) social involvement, friendships; (11) family
relations; (12) overall emotional balance; (13) intimate relationships;
(14) sexual relations; (15) spiritual life; (16) recreation;
(17) job satisfaction; (18) material satisfaction.
The Pilates Assessment ScaleŠ (Self-Report
Survey Version)
completed anonymously by clients who
are presently working in, or have previously taken lessons
in The Pilates Method of body conditioning
The New York Pilates StudioŽ, - 311 West 43rd Street,
Room 405 New York, NY 10036
The Pilates Assessment ScaleŠ Self-Report
Survey Version (PAS-SRSV) is a client self-report screening
device and outcomes scale created by Sean Gallagher, P.T.,
and Peter Fiasca, Ph.D., as a guide to assess aspects of general
well-being as they relate to engaging in The Pilates Method
of body conditioning. The PAS-SRSV can rate baseline client
self-reports prior to engaging in The Pilates Method of body
conditioning, in addition to assessing changes in aspects
of general well-being after engaging in The Pilates Method
of body conditioning. Having Pilates clients complete the
PAS-SRSV inventory can serve as an important communication
and diagnostic aid to assist individuals in optimizing their
full health potential.
If
you would like to complete the Pilates Assessment ScaleŠ please
go to the following web page by clicking here.
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