Week 6 Feedback

 

Marilyn,

I thoroughly enjoyed the information that your group provided on this week’s webpage. I have a personal connection to your group’s choice of issue and complementary treatment, because although not an elder, I began my Pilates journey a few months ago due to a diagnosis of degenerative arthritis in my spine, hips, and knees. I can attest to the benefit that Pilates has had on my joints, so I really enjoyed reading about how this is a typical solution for the elderly ones who experience similar difficulties as I am.

I like how your group provided resources to support the topic and they all seemed to be a great match in supporting this claim that Pilates is a good CAM. Even though there are great benefits to Pilates, it was good to see the disadvantages were listed as well, especially from my professional lens since I was thinking of obtaining my Pilates certification so that I could incorporate it into my private practice. So, it was interesting to see how evidence-based research can be inconsistent and uncertain when attempting to get concrete data about the benefits of Pilates. Although your group touched on some disadvantages, I would have liked just a little more information under that section. Overall, I really enjoyed your group’s entry this week!

 

-Brittany