Pilates-Based Mat Exercises and Parameters of Quality of Life in Women With Type 2 Diabetes

Yucel H., UYSAL Ö.

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.20, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5812/ircmj.21919
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Pilates-Based Exercises, Quality of Life, Depression, Women, MELLITUS, DEPRESSION, ASSOCIATION, RESISTANCE, ANXIETY
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Physical exercises increase quality of life (QoL) in diabetics. However, the optimal exercise type for patients with diabetes has not yet been established. It is unknown whether pilates is a suitable form of exercise for the QoL of patients with diabetes.