Core Stability, Postural Balance, and Flexibility in Healthy Women: A Comparative Study Between Pilates Practitioners and Sedentary Individuals (CSBF-P)
5 mai 2026 mis à jour par: Wala Abbas Mohammed Taha, Istinye University
This study aims to compare core muscle stability, postural balance, and flexibility between healthy women who regularly practice Pilates and those with a sedentary lifestyle.
The researcher will evaluate if long-term Pilates practice (5 months or more) leads to significant improvements in physical performance compared to a lack of regular exercise.
Assessment tools include the Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) for core activation, the McGill battery for endurance, the Y-Balance test for dynamic stability, and the Sit-and-Reach test for flexibility.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Recrutement
Description détaillée
This cross-sectional comparative study involves 55 healthy female participants divided into two groups: a Pilates group (minimum 5 months of practice, twice weekly) and a sedentary control group (less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week). To ensure objectivity and high-quality data, an "Assessor Blinding" protocol will be implemented, where the investigator performing physical measurements remains unaware of the participants' group allocation.
Primary outcomes include:
- Deep muscle stabilization measured via a Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU) in a prone position.
- Core endurance assessed using the McGill Core Endurance Battery (Flexor, Extensor, and Side Bridge tests).
- Dynamic postural balance evaluated through the Y-Balance Test (YBT) in anterior, posteromedial, and posterolateral directions.
- Static balance measured by the Single Leg Stance Test (SLST) with eyes open and closed.
- Hamstring and lower back flexibility assessed by the Sit and Reach Test. Statistical analysis will be performed using IBM SPSS version 26.0 to compare the outcomes between the two groups.
Type d'étude
Observationnel
Inscription (Estimé)
55
Contacts et emplacements
Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.
Coordonnées de l'étude
- Nom: WALA Abbas Mohammed TAHA, PT specialist
- Numéro de téléphone: +966565787745 +905384112497
- E-mail: 2433095066@stu.istinye.edu.tr
Lieux d'étude
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Zeytinburnu
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Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turquie (Türkiye), 34010
- Recrutement
- Istinye University, Topkapi Campus
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Contact:
- WALA Abbas Mohammed TAHA PT. MSc student, PT Specialist,master's student
- Numéro de téléphone: +966565787745 +905384112497
- E-mail: 2433095066@stu.istinye.edu.tr
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Contact:
- NALAN Soydaş. Assistant Professor,, PhD
- Numéro de téléphone: +90 535 010 54 61
- E-mail: nalan.engin@istinye.edu.tr
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Chercheur principal:
- WALA TAHA, PT. MSc student
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Chercheur principal:
- Nalan Soydaş, PhD
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Critères de participation
Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
- Adulte
Accepte les volontaires sains
Oui
Méthode d'échantillonnage
Échantillon non probabiliste
Population étudiée
Healthy adult women from the general community and Pilates studios in Istanbul, Turkey.
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy female volunteers aged 20-45.
- For the Pilates group: having practiced mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, or any equipment-based Pilates discipline for at least 6 months; attending regular 60-minute sessions at least twice a week with a certified instructor.
- For the control group: having a sedentary lifestyle (weekly moderate physical activity time less than 150 minutes).
- Objectively demonstrating sedentary status using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); only participants in the "low physical activity" category will be included in the control group.
- Having full cognitive ability to understand, follow, and execute all physical assessment instructions.
- Willingness to voluntarily sign the informed consent form prior to the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of any surgery involving the spine, pelvis, or lower extremities within the last 12 months prior to the study.
- Currently pregnant or less than 6 months postpartum.
- Diagnosed vestibular disorders or chronic clinical balance disorders.
- History of neurological disease (MS, Parkinson's, etc.) or systemic metabolic disorder (diabetes, etc.).
- Having a pain intensity greater than 2/10 on the visual analog scale (VAS) in the lower back or lower extremities.
- Professional sports history or participation in other exercise programs exceeding 3 hours per week (excluding Pilates for the Pilates group).
- Acute musculoskeletal injuries or acute illnesses that may affect energy levels on the day of evaluation.
- Concurrent participation in other intensive core strengthening programs such as "advanced yoga" that may affect results.
Plan d'étude
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
Cohortes et interventions
Groupe / Cohorte |
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Pilates Group
Healthy women who have regularly practiced Pilates exercises for at least 5 months, with a minimum of two sessions per week.
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Sedentary Group
Healthy women with a sedentary lifestyle, defined as having less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week and no regular exercise routine in the past 3 months.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
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Deep Muscle Stabilization Pressure Biofeedback Device - PBU
Délai: At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Measurement of the transversus abdominis muscle activation using a Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU).isolation is confirmed by a drop in pressure of 4-10 mmHg from a 70 mmHg baseline, sustained for 10 seconds in prone position.
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At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Core Muscle Endurance
Délai: At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Measured using the McGill Core Endurance Battery, including the Trunk Flexor, Trunk Extensor, and Side Bridge tests.
Results are recorded as the duration (in seconds) the position is maintained.
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At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Dynamic Postural Balance Y-Balance Test (YBT)
Délai: At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Assessed using the Y-Balance Test (YBT).
The maximum reach distance in three directions (Anterior, Posteromedial, and Posterolateral) will be recorded in centimeters
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At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Static Postural Balance Test or Single Leg Standing Test (SLST)
Délai: At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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The participant should stand on their dominant leg with their hands on their hips. Conditions: The test is performed under two conditions: Eyes open and eyes closed. Measurement: The time it takes to maintain this balance without putting the foot down or moving it is measured in seconds. |
At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Lower Back and Hamstring Flexibility
Délai: At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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ssessed using the Sit and Reach Test.
The reach distance is measured in centimeters using a standard test box
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At the single assessment session (Day 1)
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
C'est ici que vous trouverez les personnes et les organisations impliquées dans cette étude.
Parrainer
Les enquêteurs
- Directeur d'études: NALAN Soydaş, PhD, Istinye University
Publications et liens utiles
La personne responsable de la saisie des informations sur l'étude fournit volontairement ces publications. Il peut s'agir de tout ce qui concerne l'étude.
Publications générales
- Alshehre Y, Alkhathami K, Brizzolara K, Weber M, Wang-Price S. Reliability and Validity of the Y-balance Test in Young Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Jun 1;16(3):628-635. doi: 10.26603/001c.23430.
- Fallahasady E, Rahmanloo N, Seidi F, Rajabi R, Bayattork M. The relationship between core muscle endurance and functional movement screen scores in females with lumbar hyperlordosis: a cross-sectional study. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2022 Oct 13;14(1):182. doi: 10.1186/s13102-022-00567-2.
- De Blaiser C, Roosen P, Willems T, De Bleecker C, Vermeulen S, Danneels L, De Ridder R. The role of core stability in the development of non-contact acute lower extremity injuries in an athletic population: A prospective study. Phys Ther Sport. 2021 Jan;47:165-172. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2020.11.035. Epub 2020 Nov 30.
- Wells C, Kolt GS, Bialocerkowski A. Defining Pilates exercise: a systematic review. Complement Ther Med. 2012 Aug;20(4):253-62. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2012.02.005. Epub 2012 Mar 13.
Dates d'enregistrement des études
Ces dates suivent la progression des dossiers d'étude et des soumissions de résultats sommaires à ClinicalTrials.gov. Les dossiers d'étude et les résultats rapportés sont examinés par la Bibliothèque nationale de médecine (NLM) pour s'assurer qu'ils répondent à des normes de contrôle de qualité spécifiques avant d'être publiés sur le site Web public.
Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Estimé)
13 mai 2026
Achèvement primaire (Estimé)
1 mars 2027
Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)
13 mars 2027
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
3 mai 2026
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
5 mai 2026
Première publication (Réel)
11 mai 2026
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
11 mai 2026
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
5 mai 2026
Dernière vérification
1 mai 2026
Plus d'information
Termes liés à cette étude
Mots clés
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- 2026/53
Plan pour les données individuelles des participants (IPD)
Prévoyez-vous de partager les données individuelles des participants (DPI) ?
NON
Description du régime IPD
Individual participant data will not be shared to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the participants, as per the ethical approval guidelines of Istinye University.
The aggregated results will be published as part of the Master's thesis and potential academic publications.
Informations sur les médicaments et les dispositifs, documents d'étude
Étudie un produit pharmaceutique réglementé par la FDA américaine
Non
Étudie un produit d'appareil réglementé par la FDA américaine
Non
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