The Effectiveness of Pilates in Women With Lumbar Disc Herniation

December 19, 2025 updated by: Doç.Dr.Ömer Şevgin, Uskudar University

Comparison of the Effects of Reformer Pilates and Mat Pilates on Certain Physical and Functional Parameters in Women With Lumbar Disc Herniation

The aim of the study was to compare the effects of reformer pilates and mat exercise on pain, quality of life and kinesiophobia in female patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The study began with patients diagnosed with lumbar disc herniation. Individuals were invited to participate based on inclusion criteria. Exclusion criteria were used to exclude individuals. Individuals were evaluated twice in this study. Treatment methods were applied. Mat Pilates was applied to one of the diagnosed groups, and reformer Pilates was applied to the other. Twenty participants were assigned to the mat Pilates group and 20 to the equipment Pilates group. A total of 40 patients participated. Pre- and post-treatment assessments were conducted using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, Short Form Quality of Life Scale, and Visual Analog Scale.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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40

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Kadıköy
      • Istanbul, Kadıköy, Turkey (Türkiye)
        • Fone Physio Healthy Living Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria

  • Being between 25 and 60 years of age
  • Having been diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation
  • Having agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

  • Being outside the specified age limits
  • Having an orthopedic, neurological, or other condition that prevents exercise

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: mat exercise group
mat pilates exercise
Other: mat pilates
The mat pilates group was given an exercise program consisting of 16 sessions, 2 days a week, for 8 weeks. All exercises were performed as one set of 15 repetitions for the first 2 weeks, 15 repetitions for the 3rd and 4th weeks, and 15 repetitions for the 5th and 6th weeks, with 20 repetitions for the final 2 weeks. Exercise intensity (number of repetitions and level of movement) was gradually increased. Priority was given to core muscles when selecting exercises. The aim was to work the transversus abdominis, multifidus, and gluteus muscles both eccentrically and concentrically, while maintaining spinal stabilization and fostering awareness during movement. The exercise protocol was performed twice a week for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes.
Experimental: reformer exercise group
reformer pilates exercise
Other: reformer pilates
The Reformer Pilates group was assigned an exercise program consisting of 16 sessions, 2 days a week, for 8 weeks. All exercises were performed as one set of 15 repetitions for the first 2 weeks, 15 repetitions for the 3rd and 4th weeks, and 20 repetitions for the 5th and 6th weeks. Exercise intensity (number of repetitions and level of movement) was gradually increased. Priority was given to core muscles when selecting exercises. The aim was to work the transversus abdominis, multifidus, and gluteus muscles both eccentrically and concentrically, while maintaining spinal stabilization and fostering awareness during movement. The exercise protocol consisted of 45-minute sessions, 2 days a week, for 8 weeks.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
quality of life scale short form
Time Frame: 10 weeks
The scale assessing quality of life consists of 36 questions. It rates health on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 indicating poor health and 100 indicating good health.
10 weeks
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
Time Frame: 10 weeks
The scale consists of 17 questions. It includes parameters for injury/re-injury and fear-avoidance in work-related activities. Each question is scored using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree, 4 = strongly agree). A total score is calculated by reverse-scoring questions 4, 8, 12, and 16. A higher score is interpreted as indicating a higher level of kinesiophobia.
10 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Uskudar University

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Study Chair: Ayça Bilgi, Üsküdar university

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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January 5, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

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March 15, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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May 10, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

First Submitted

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November 21, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 21, 2025

First Posted (Estimated)

First Posted

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December 3, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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December 29, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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December 19, 2025

Last Verified

Last Verified

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December 1, 2025

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • Uskudar77

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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