Pilates method in the treatment of patients with Chikungunya fever: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the Pilates method on the reduction of pain, improvement of joint function, and quality of life of patients with chronic Chikungunya fever.

Design: This is a randomized, controlled, blind trial for the evaluators.

Setting: The study was conducted at the Advanced Laboratory in Physical Education and Health at Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil.