Episode 182

182. Can Pilates change posture? With Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender

I’ve updated my view on this lately after reading two new meta-analyses on the topic.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

  • González-Gálvez et al. (2019) Effects of exercise programs on kyphosis and lordosis angle: A systematic review and meta- analysis here
  • Dimitrijević et al. (2022) Effects of Corrective Exercises on Lumbar Lordotic Angle Correction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis here
  • Azavedo (not Macedo!) et al. (2018) Postural corrective exercise helps low back pain exactly the same amount as general exercise here
  • Connect with Natalie Wilson on Instagram

Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbender

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