Pilates for Sedentary Individuals
2026年6月23日 更新者:Rommanee Rojasavastera、Mahidol University
Efficacy of Pilates on Core Stability and Physical Fitness Among Sedentary Individuals
The global rise in physical inactivity represents an escalating public health crisis, with the proportion of insufficiently active adults projected to reach 35% by 2030.
Office workers are at the highest risk due to prolonged occupational sitting; a lifestyle factor heavily linked to various musculoskeletal disorders.
While maintaining an upright posture relies on the synergistic coordination of deep core muscles, extended sitting disrupts this muscular balance, leading to chronic postural decay.
Although Pilates is proven to improve core muscle thickness, enhance physical fitness, and alleviate low back pain, existing literature shows high variability in training durations (ranging from 6 to 16 weeks) and lacks definitive conclusions regarding its long-term, residual effects post-intervention.
Consequently, it remains unclear whether the benefits of Pilates can be sustained once the structured training stops.
Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the efficacy of Pilates on core stability and physical fitness among sedentary individuals, providing insights into sustainable exercise interventions.
調査の概要
研究の種類
介入
入学 (推定)
34
段階
- 適用できない
連絡先と場所
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研究連絡先
- 名前:Rommanee Rojasavastera, M.Sc.
- 電話番号:+66837830777
- メール:rommanee.roj@mahidol.ac.th
研究場所
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Changwat Nakhon Pathom
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Salaya、Changwat Nakhon Pathom、タイ、73170
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University
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コンタクト:
- Rommanee Rojasavastera, M.Sc.
- 電話番号:+66837830777
- メール:rommanee.roj@mahidol.ac.th
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参加基準
研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
いいえ
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged between 18 and 59 years.
- Had a Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥ 23 kg/m2.
- Engaged in sedentary activities (sitting) for more than 7 hours per day.
- Passed the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) assessment.
- Did not currently participate in any other exercise programs or physical activities during the study period.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Had visual impairments that could not be corrected with corrective lenses or glasses.
- Had a medical history of spinal or lower extremity surgery.
- Had medical conditions or received medications that affected balance and gait, such as neurological diseases or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
- Pregnant during the study period.
- Had severe pain in any part of the body (pain score ≥ 7/10).
- Inability to follow the research procedures.
研究計画
このセクションでは、研究がどのように設計され、研究が何を測定しているかなど、研究計画の詳細を提供します。
研究はどのように設計されていますか?
デザインの詳細
- 主な目的:処理
- 割り当て:ランダム化
- 介入モデル:並列代入
- マスキング:独身
武器と介入
参加者グループ / アーム |
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実験的:Experimental group
Participants in the experimental group participated in a Pilates exercise program.
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The 1-hour Pilates exercise program was supervised by an instructor.
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アクティブコンパレータ:Control group
Participants in the control group participated in a walking exercise program.
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The 1-hour walking exercise program was supervised by a physical therapist.
Participants walked on a treadmill, where the speed was gradually increased to achieve a moderate intensity level, maintaining their heart rates within 64% to 70% of their maximum heart rate.
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この研究は何を測定していますか?
主要な結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Muscle thickness
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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A handheld ultrasound device was used to measure trunk muscle thickness at rest and during contraction.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Muscle strength
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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A handheld dynamometer was used to measure trunk muscle strength.
Participants were instructed to maintain a maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) for 5 seconds per trial, with a 30-second rest period between trials to minimize fatigue.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Muscle flexibility
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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The sit-and-reach test was used to measure lower back and hamstring flexibility.
Participants completed static stretching for 5 minutes before assessment.
During the assessment, participants sat with knees fully extended and feet hip-width apart against the sit-and-reach box.
They then reached forward, using their fingertips to displace the sliding scale as far as possible in a single trial.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Muscle endurance
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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The McGill Core Endurance Test was used to measure trunk muscle endurance.
Each test was conducted once, with the duration recorded using a digital stopwatch.
Timing commenced once the participant achieved the standardized starting position and ceased when they could no longer maintain the required posture.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Proprioception
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Joint Repositioning Error (JRE) was measured under both eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions to assess proprioception.
Participants began the assessment seated with their hips and knees flexed at 90°, feet positioned shoulder-width apart, and arms resting naturally at their sides.
From this baseline, they were guided into a neutral reference position-defined by full trunk extension and a flat spinal alignment-which they were instructed to memorize.
To facilitate measurement, a marker was placed at the first sacral vertebra (S1), and a laser pointer was fixed 50 cm away from this landmark.
The testing procedure required participants to perform three cycles of trunk flexion and extension before attempting to return to the neutral reference position as accurately as possible.
The JRE represented the distance between the laser beam's initial and final positions.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Balance
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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The Y-Balance Test (YBT) was used to measure dynamic balance.
Participants were instructed to reach out and push the indicator as far as possible.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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二次結果の測定
結果測定 |
メジャーの説明 |
時間枠 |
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Posture
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Posture was measured using the Posture-analyzing and Virtual Reconstructing (PAViR) system, which utilized an RGB-D camera for skeletal reconstruction.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Pain level
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Pain location was identified through participant interviews, while pain intensity was quantified using a 0-10 Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Health-Related Quality of Life
時間枠:Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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Health-Related Quality of Life was measured using the Thai version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI).
This 26-item instrument assessed four core domains: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment.
Responses were scored on a Likert scale, with higher scores indicating better health status and overall QoL.
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Baseline, at 4 weeks post-training, at 8 weeks post-training, at 2 weeks post-training cessation, and at 4 weeks post-training cessation.
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主要日程の研究
研究開始 (推定)
2026年8月1日
一次修了 (推定)
2027年8月1日
研究の完了 (推定)
2027年12月1日
試験登録日
最初に提出
2026年6月18日
QC基準を満たした最初の提出物
2026年6月18日
最初の投稿 (実際)
2026年6月24日
学習記録の更新
投稿された最後の更新 (実際)
2026年6月26日
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
2026年6月23日
最終確認日
2026年6月1日
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