Research
The Pilates Source ®, RDG, LLC. and Mr. Gallagher are committed to researching various aspects of Joseph Pilates life's work by obtaining empirical evidence that is relevant to the practice and principles of Authentic Pilates™ . Our goal in exploring the science of Contrology is to provide clients, instructors, physical therapists,
various health professionals, and the general public with a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of how Authentic Pilates™ impacts physical health and overall well-being.
By using established research methodology
to investigate the Authentic Pilates™ , we plan to quantify, clarify,
and lend objectivity to the countless positive personal experiences
and stories about this exercise system. Initially, The Pilates Source ® and RDG, LLC., will collect, analyze, and disseminate relevant information
about Authentic Pilates™ as related to: (1) physical health;
(2) psychology; and (3) demographic patterns. The Pilates Source ® and RDG, LLC.
will also develop hypotheses about meaningful patterns from
the data that are collected, then write articles for publication
on the Internet and in reputable scientific journals to contribute
original knowledge in the fields of sports medicine, physical
therapy, and psychology. Because research programs develop
over time, The Pilates Source ® and RDG, LLC. will include additional areas of
inquiry and investigation as their relevance emerges. We welcome
suggestions and feedback about possible valuable research
topics.
In the tradition of Joseph H. Pilates, who
believed that mental health and physical health were essential
to one another, research will help to refine and articulate
our already meaningful assumptions, intuitions, and perceptions
that Authentic Pilates™ truly is a mind-body technique. Research
will also investigate and examine long-held claims that The Authentic Pilates™ of body conditioning as taught by The New York Pilates Studio can help heal injuries,
improve alignment, concentration, and breathing, in addition
to increasing flexibility, strength, balance, muscle tone,
energy, and mental concentration. Another important value
of conducting research about Authentic Pilates™
is to investigate and substantiate Joseph H. Pilates' original
beliefs about human mind-body interaction. As well as to assure the puplic that the information from the source for Authentic Pilates™ is not only original but also a sound exercise system that if taught as Joe Pilates did will in fact provide many of the benefits that have been claimed for it.
The first research instrument of The New York Pilates
Studio® is called the Pilates Assessment Scale©. The Pilates
Assessment Scale© Self-Report Survey Version (PAS-SRSV) is
a client self-report screening device and outcomes scale created
by Peter Fiasca, Ph.D. and Sean Gallagher, P.T., to assess
aspects of general well-being as related to engaging in Authentic Pilates™ of body conditioning. The PAS-SRSV rates baseline
client self-reports prior to beginning instruction in Authentic Pilates™ and to assess changes in aspects of general
well-being after instruction. Completing the PAS-SRSV inventory
can serve as an important communication and diagnostic aid
to assist individual clients in optimizing their full health
potential. The PAS-SRSV includes the following dimensions:
Overall energy level;
Self-acceptance & self-esteem;
Concentration & memory;
Optimism;
Coping with daily problems;
Sleep patterns;
Ability to relax;
Personal growth & fulfillment;
Overall body image satisfaction;
Social involvement, friendships;
Family relations;
Overall emotional balance;
Intimate relationships;
Sexual relations;
Spiritual life;
Recreation;
Job satisfaction;
Material satisfaction.
The Pilates Assessment Scale© (Self-Report
Survey Version)
Completed anonymously by clients who
are presently working in, or have previously taken lessons
in The Authentic Pilates™ of body conditioning
The Pilates Assessment Scale© Self-Report
Survey Version (PAS-SRSV) is a client self-report screening
device and outcomes scale created by Sean Gallagher, P.T.,
and Peter Fiasca, Ph.D., as a guide to assess aspects of general
well-being as they relate to engaging in The Authentic Pilates™
of body conditioning. The PAS-SRSV can rate baseline client
self-reports prior to engaging in Authentic Pilates™ , in addition to assessing changes in aspects
of general well-being after engaging in The Authentic Pilates™
of body conditioning. Having Pilates clients complete the
PAS-SRSV inventory can serve as an important communication
and diagnostic aid to assist individuals in optimizing their
full health potential.
If
you would like to complete the Pilates Assessment Scale© please
go to the following web page by clicking here.
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