The Effect of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility

NCT ID: NCT05643625

Last Updated: 2023-07-06

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 26 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-01-01
• Study Completion Date: 2023-06-12

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the short and long term effects of pilates and myofascial relaxation technique on flexibility, muscle strength, dynamic balance, neural tension and pain threshold. To evaluate the effects of myofascial release technique on neural tension. To evaluate the effects of pilates on neural tension. To evaluate the effects of the protocol applied in combination with pilates and myofascial release technique in healthy women.

Detailed Description

Pilates is a synthesis of balance, breathing and movement systems that predict the unity of mind and body developed by Joseph Pilates. Breathing correctly and adequately allows more oxygen to go to all the tissues in our body. Pilates; It includes 6 key principles: breath, concentration, control, precision / accuracy, centering, rhythm / fluency. It activates every muscle in the body, gives balance and flexibility, and shapes the posture by improving the body. By correcting the posture, it protects the musculoskeletal system problems caused by the posture disorder and helps the body to be more flexible and increase the strength and endurance of the muscles. It provides control over all joint movements, especially the spine. It improves balance and coordination. Fascia is a single, inseparable connective tissue that wraps, supports, protects, connects all tissues. It is a dynamic structure with many sensory receptors, constantly changing and adaptable, it is the largest system in the human body. Myofascial release technique can be defined as low-intensity, long-term mechanical force applied to the myofascial complex in order to dissolve fascial adhesions, reduce pain, ensure optimal length of the muscle, and increase functionality. It has been shown that myofascial release applied to the hamstrings in healthy individuals provides an increase in the normal range of motion of the hip. The effects of Pilates and myofascial release technique on flexibility, muscle strength, dynamic balance, neural tension and pain threshold will be evaluated.

Conditions

Health, Subjective

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Pilates exercise and myofascial release group

In this study, pilates exercise and myofascial release technique will be applied for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Participants will be evaluated at the beginning of the study, at the end of the first session and after 8 weeks.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Pilates exercise and myofascial release

Intervention Type: OTHER

Pilates exercise and myofascial relaxation technique will be applied to the experimental group and pilates exercise will be applied to the control group.

Pilates Exercise

In this study, pilates exercise will be applied for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Participants will be evaluated at the beginning of the study, at the end of the first session and after 8 weeks.

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pilates exercise and myofascial release

Intervention Type: OTHER

Pilates exercise and myofascial relaxation technique will be applied to the experimental group and pilates exercise will be applied to the control group.

Interventions

Pilates exercise and myofascial release

Pilates exercise and myofascial relaxation technique will be applied to the experimental group and pilates exercise will be applied to the control group.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Other Intervention Names

Pilates exercise

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Be between the ages of 18-50
• Be woman Having a score of 600 or more when the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short) was administered
• Not be in menopause
• Not having had lower extremity surgery
• No traumatic injury in the last 1 year

Exclusion Criteria

• Women entering menopause
• International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short) score less than 600
• Those who have had lower extremity surgery
• Those with traumatic injury in the last 1 year

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 50 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Kübra Torpi

physiotherapist

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

Hatice Kübra Torpi Ceylan, MSc PT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Locations

Saglik Bilimleri University

Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

References

Cruz-Ferreira A, Fernandes J, Laranjo L, Bernardo LM, Silva A. A systematic review of the effects of pilates method of exercise in healthy people. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011 Dec;92(12):2071-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.06.018. Epub 2011 Oct 24.

Reference Type: BACKGROUND

PMID: 22030232 (View on PubMed)

Segal NA, Hein J, Basford JR. The effects of Pilates training on flexibility and body composition: an observational study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Dec;85(12):1977-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.01.036.

Reference Type: BACKGROUND

PMID: 15605336 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

Pilates Exercise

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id