Effectiveness of Pilates Exercises Applied to Violinists With Nonspecific Neck Pain

NCT ID: NCT06843759

Last Updated: 2025-09-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-03-01

Study Completion Date

2025-08-10

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to examine the effects of different Pilates exercises on violinists experiencing non-specific neck pain

Detailed Description

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This study is planned as a randomized controlled study. Participants will be divided into two groups, mat pilates and reformer pilates, between the ages of 18-50. Participants will be asked to do the specified exercises for 6 weeks, 2 days a week and 45 minutes each session. Individuals with psychological and physical disabilities to do regular exercise will not be included in the study. The researcher will prepare a personal information form to collect the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants. A visual analog scale will be used to measure pain intensity and recovery process, a neck pain and disability scale to evaluate neck function and disability status, and a neck disability questionnaire to determine the effect of neck pain on daily life activities. These questionnaires will be repeated at the beginning and end of the study.

Conditions

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Occupational Diseases

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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mat exercise group

mat execises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

mat pilates

Intervention Type OTHER

Neck exercises Trunk stabilization exercises Shoulder exercises Posture exercises

reformer exercise group

reformer exercises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

reformer pilates

Intervention Type OTHER

Foodwork Swan Short Spin Long Stretch Keen Stretch Hug Tree Bridge Pulling Straps Short Box Abdominal Hundred Twist Star

Interventions

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mat pilates

Neck exercises Trunk stabilization exercises Shoulder exercises Posture exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

reformer pilates

Foodwork Swan Short Spin Long Stretch Keen Stretch Hug Tree Bridge Pulling Straps Short Box Abdominal Hundred Twist Star

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Individuals between the ages of 18-50
* Individuals who play the violin with neck pain
* Having received professional instrument training

Exclusion Criteria

* Using medication
* Having any pathology that prevents exercise
* Having previously undergone upper extremity surgery
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Uskudar University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Şevgin

Asst. Prof. Dr.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Sümeyye Postacı

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Uskudar University

Locations

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Uskudar University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Steinmetz A, Claus A, Hodges PW, Jull GA. Neck muscle function in violinists/violists with and without neck pain. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Apr;35(4):1045-51. doi: 10.1007/s10067-015-3000-4. Epub 2015 Jul 15.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26175099 (View on PubMed)

Prada V, Mori L, Prato E, Hamedani M, Accogli S, Grandis M, Schenone A. Comparison of Strength and Dexterity in Professional and Student Violinists: Setting Foundations to Guide Rehabilitation. Med Probl Perform Art. 2020 Sep;35(3):130-137. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2020.3021.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32870964 (View on PubMed)

Kuo YL, Lee TH, Tsai YJ. Evaluation of a Cervical Stabilization Exercise Program for Pain, Disability, and Physical Impairments in University Violinists with Nonspecific Neck Pain. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jul 28;17(15):5430. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17155430.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32731521 (View on PubMed)

Chi JY, Halaki M, Ackermann BJ. Ergonomics in violin and piano playing: A systematic review. Appl Ergon. 2020 Oct;88:103143. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103143. Epub 2020 May 22.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 32678769 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Uskudar21

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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