The Effects of Pilates on Functional Capacity and Blood Glucose Levels in Adults With Diabetes Type 2

A Randomized Control Trial study of 3 month period will be arranged, at Riphah International University Faisalabad after the approval of synopsis. The convenience sampling technique will be selected for registration of patients. According to specified inclusion, exclusion criteria, patients will be chosen. Calculation of Sample size for the study tells need of both males and females (45 yrs-65 yrs) that will fulfill the certain criteria. The participants of group A will receive Pilates exercise and standard care and participants of group B will receive a brisk walk on treadmill and standard care. The evaluation of patients will be done at baseline, at 6th week, 12th week and at follow up after one month of discontinuation of treatment. The patient's outcome will be measured by 6-Minute Walk Test (distance), hemoglobin A1c level and Blood Glucose level and the recording of the patient's data will be at pre-treatment and post-treatment. The data of before treatment and after treatment will be compared at follow up after one month of discontinuation of treatment. For each patient informed consent will be taken. Through Statistical Package of Social Sciences 20 software, data entry and analysis will be done

Inclusion criteria

• Diabetic patient both male and female with diagnosed with type ii diabetes
• 45-65 years old
• Lack of psychic disease, dementia and mental retardation

Exclusion criteria

• ulcers in extremities
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Severe or decompensated heart disease
• Limited coronary heart disease
• Insulin therapy