Effect of Pilates Exercise Training on Fatigue, Sleep Quality and Sexual Function among Post-Menopausal Women

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Background: Pilates is a mind-body activity that appears to improve the physical and emotional health of postmenopausal women. It emphasizes posture, breathing, muscular control, endurance, muscle strength, and core stability. Aim: To evaluate the effect of Pilates exercise training on fatigue, sleep quality, and sexual function among post-menopausal women. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design for one group with pre/post-test was used. Setting: The study was conducted at the faculties of Mansoura University, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: One hundred twenty- two post-menopausal women were chosen as a purposive sample for this study. Tools: Three tools were utilized; a structured interview questionnaire, Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Arabic version of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference between pre- and post-intervention fatigue scores among the studied post-menopausal women. Also, there was a highly statistically significant difference (p ≤ 0.001) in sleep quality levels before and after the Pilates exercise program. Additionally, there was a highly statistically significant difference regarding female sexual function before and after the Pilates exercise program. Conclusion: The current study concluded that post-menopausal women had lower level of fatigue, significant improvement in sleep quality, and normal sexual function after the Pilates exercise training program. Recommendation: Integration of Pilates exercise into post- menopausal care strategies can enhance the wellbeing of post- menopausal women.

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