Wunda Chair vs Mat Pilates: Balance Effects
15 juni 2026 bijgewerkt door: Berivan Beril Kılıç, Biruni University
Comparison of the Acute Effects of Wunda Chair Pilates and Mat-Based Pilates Exercises on Balance in Healthy Women
The goal of this study is to compare the acute effects of Wunda Chair Pilates and mat-based Pilates exercises on balance performance in healthy adult women. It will also examine which type of Pilates exercise provides a more immediate improvement in balance. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Do Wunda Chair Pilates exercises lead to greater improvements in balance compared to mat-based Pilates after a single session? Are there differences between the two exercise approaches in terms of static balance, dynamic balance, and functional mobility?
Researchers will compare Wunda Chair Pilates with mat-based Pilates to determine which method is more effective in enhancing acute balance performance.
Participants will:
Be randomly assigned to either a Wunda Chair Pilates group or a mat-based Pilates group Perform a single 45-minute exercise session according to their assigned group Complete balance assessments (Single Leg Stance Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and Y-Balance Test) before and immediately after the exercise session
Studie Overzicht
Toestand
Voltooid
Conditie
Interventie / Behandeling
Studietype
Ingrijpend
Inschrijving (Werkelijk)
40
Fase
- Niet toepasbaar
Contacten en locaties
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Studie Locaties
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Istanbul
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Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkije (Türkiye), 34103
- Biruni University
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Deelname Criteria
Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.
Geschiktheidscriteria
Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie
- Volwassen
Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers
Ja
Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Being a woman aged 18-45 years
- Having regularly practiced Pilates within the last 3 months
- Having sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow the study protocol
- Having adequate physical capacity to safely perform the assessments and exercises
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of severe trauma, surgery, or fracture involving the lower extremities, spine, or pelvis within the past 6 months
- Presence of neurological disorders (e.g., vestibular disorders affecting balance, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
- History of vestibular system disorders or vertigo
- Rheumatologic or inflammatory diseases affecting the lower extremities or spine
- Systemic diseases that may affect balance or muscle performance (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, etc.)
- Pregnancy or having given birth within the last 6 months
- Acute musculoskeletal injury causing pain or functional limitation during exercise
- Inability to complete the tests on the study day due to acute pain, fatigue, or discomfort
Studie plan
Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Preventie
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
- Masker: Geen (open label)
Wapens en interventies
Deelnemersgroep / Arm |
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Actieve vergelijker: Wunda Chair Pilates
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Participants in the Chair exercise group will perform an instrument-based Pilates program designed to improve balance and core stability.
The exercises will be structured as 1 set of 12 repetitions and will include controlled movements against spring resistance, as well as positions involving loading on a narrow base of support.
The exercise session is expected to last approximately 35 minutes.
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Actieve vergelijker: Mat Based Pilates
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Mat Pilates exercises are designed to improve balance control, core stability, and lower extremity muscle coordination.
The program consists of static and dynamic balance exercises performed on the mat, with emphasis on maintaining proper postural alignment and core activation throughout the exercises.
A BOSU device will be used in some of the exercises.
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Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
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Dynamic Balance
Tijdsspanne: pre-invention and immediatelety after invention
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The Y-Balance Test is a reliable and valid method for assessing dynamic balance and will be used in this study.
The YBT requires participants to maintain single-leg stance while reaching in three directions with the other leg: anterior, posterolateral, and posteromedial.
The composite score is calculated by normalizing the sum of reach distances to lower limb length.
Leg length will be measured from the anterior superior iliac spine to the medial malleolus using a tape measure.
The YBT is widely used in the literature as a scientifically validated and reliable protocol for assessing dynamic balance capacity.
Each limb will be tested three times, and the average value will be recorded.
A 1-minute rest period will be provided between trials.
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pre-invention and immediatelety after invention
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Static Balance
Tijdsspanne: pre-intervention and immediately after intevention
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The Single Leg Stance Test is a simple and reliable method used to assess static balance performance.
During the test, participants stand on one leg with eyes open, and the time until loss of balance is recorded in seconds.
Performance is evaluated based on the maximum time the position can be maintained.
Measurements will be performed three times for each lower extremity, and the average value will be recorded.
The literature reports that this test has high reliability in healthy individuals and is a valid measure for static balance assessment.
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pre-intervention and immediately after intevention
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Functional Mobility and Balance
Tijdsspanne: pre-intervention and immediately after intervention
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The Timed Up and Go Test is a widely used clinical performance test designed to assess functional mobility, balance, walking speed, and dynamic postural control.
It is a quick and commonly preferred assessment tool in clinical practice.
The test includes functional movements required in daily life activities, such as sitting, standing up, walking, turning, and sitting down again.
The Timed Up and Go Test demonstrates high test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.87-0.99)
across different age groups and in individuals with musculoskeletal conditions.
It has also been reported to show strong correlations with other measures of functional balance and gait performance, and it is considered a valid and reliable assessment tool in both clinical and research settings.
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pre-intervention and immediately after intervention
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Medewerkers en onderzoekers
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Publicaties en nuttige links
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Algemene publicaties
- Podsiadlo D, Richardson S. The timed "Up & Go": a test of basic functional mobility for frail elderly persons. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1991 Feb;39(2):142-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1991.tb01616.x.
- Shaffer SW, Teyhen DS, Lorenson CL, Warren RL, Koreerat CM, Straseske CA, Childs JD. Y-balance test: a reliability study involving multiple raters. Mil Med. 2013 Nov;178(11):1264-70. doi: 10.7205/MILMED-D-13-00222.
- Tanır, H., Güçlüöver, A., Oncar, İ. N., Göçer, İ., & Esen, H. T. (2022). The effect of Pilates exercises on body composition and dynamic balance performance in sedentary women. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, 13(Special Issue 1), 770-779. https://doi.org/10.47750/pnr.2022.13.S01.96
- Beauchet O, Fantino B, Allali G, Muir SW, Montero-Odasso M, Annweiler C. Timed Up and Go test and risk of falls in older adults: a systematic review. J Nutr Health Aging. 2011 Dec;15(10):933-8. doi: 10.1007/s12603-011-0062-0.
- Springer BA, Marin R, Cyhan T, Roberts H, Gill NW. Normative values for the unipedal stance test with eyes open and closed. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2007;30(1):8-15. doi: 10.1519/00139143-200704000-00003.
- Sampaio T, Encarnacao S, Santos O, Narciso D, Oliveira JP, Teixeira JE, Forte P, Morais JE, Vasques C, Monteiro AM. The Effectiveness of Pilates Training Interventions on Older Adults' Balance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Dec 1;11(23):3083. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11233083.
- Campos de Oliveira L, Goncalves de Oliveira R, Pires-Oliveira DA. Effects of Pilates on muscle strength, postural balance and quality of life of older adults: a randomized, controlled, clinical trial. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Mar;27(3):871-6. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.871. Epub 2015 Mar 31.
- Bullo V, Bergamin M, Gobbo S, Sieverdes JC, Zaccaria M, Neunhaeuserer D, Ermolao A. The effects of Pilates exercise training on physical fitness and wellbeing in the elderly: A systematic review for future exercise prescription. Prev Med. 2015 Jun;75:1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.03.002. Epub 2015 Mar 12.
- Barker AL, Bird ML, Talevski J. Effect of pilates exercise for improving balance in older adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Apr;96(4):715-23. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.11.021. Epub 2014 Dec 12.
Studie record data
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Bestudeer belangrijke data
Studie start (Werkelijk)
4 mei 2026
Primaire voltooiing (Werkelijk)
20 mei 2026
Studie voltooiing (Werkelijk)
5 juni 2026
Studieregistratiedata
Eerst ingediend
29 april 2026
Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria
8 mei 2026
Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)
13 mei 2026
Updates van studierecords
Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)
16 juni 2026
Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria
15 juni 2026
Laatst geverifieerd
1 mei 2026
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