Effects of pilates exercise on salivary Secretory immunoglobulin a levels in older women

Yoonyoung Hwang, Jonghoon Park, Kiwon Lim

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    Abstract

    We examined the effects of a Pilates exercise program on the mucosal immune function in older women. The study population comprised 12 older women who were divided into a Pilates group (PG, n = 6) and a control group (CG, n = 6). Saliva samples were obtained from both groups before and after the experimental period for salivary secretory immunoglobulin A level measurement. In addition, acute high-intensity exercises were performed before and after the three-month Pilates exercise program. After three months, salivary flow was significantly higher in the PG than in the CG. After the acute high-intensity exercises were performed following the three-month Pilates exercise program, the salivary flow rate was significantly higher at all time points. The S-IgA secretion rate significantly increased 30 min after acute high-intensity exercise performed following the three-month Pilates exercise program. This study suggests that regular participation in a moderate-intensity Pilates exercise program can increase salivary flow rate and S-IgA secretion in older women.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)399-406
    Number of pages8
    JournalJournal of Aging and Physical Activity
    Volume24
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016 Jul 1

    Keywords

    • Older women
    • Pilates Exercise
    • Salivary Flow Rate
    • Salivary IgA

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
    • Rehabilitation
    • Gerontology
    • Geriatrics and Gerontology

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