Core Stability, Postural Balance, and Flexibility in Healthy Women: A Comparative Study Between Pilates Practitioners and Sedentary Individuals (CSBF-P)
5. mai 2026 oppdatert av: 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.
Studieoversikt
Status
Rekruttering
Detaljert beskrivelse
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.
Studietype
Observasjonsmessig
Registrering (Antatt)
55
Kontakter og plasseringer
Denne delen inneholder kontaktinformasjon for de som utfører studien, og informasjon om hvor denne studien blir utført.
Studiekontakt
- Navn: WALA Abbas Mohammed TAHA, PT specialist
- Telefonnummer: +966565787745 +905384112497
- E-post: 2433095066@stu.istinye.edu.tr
Studiesteder
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Zeytinburnu
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Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Tyrkia (Türkiye), 34010
- Rekruttering
- Istinye University, Topkapi Campus
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Ta kontakt med:
- WALA Abbas Mohammed TAHA PT. MSc student, PT Specialist,master's student
- Telefonnummer: +966565787745 +905384112497
- E-post: 2433095066@stu.istinye.edu.tr
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Ta kontakt med:
- NALAN Soydaş. Assistant Professor,, PhD
- Telefonnummer: +90 535 010 54 61
- E-post: nalan.engin@istinye.edu.tr
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Hovedetterforsker:
- WALA TAHA, PT. MSc student
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Hovedetterforsker:
- Nalan Soydaş, PhD
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Deltakelseskriterier
Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.
Kvalifikasjonskriterier
Alder som er kvalifisert for studier
- Voksen
Tar imot friske frivillige
Ja
Prøvetakingsmetode
Ikke-sannsynlighetsprøve
Studiepopulasjon
Healthy adult women from the general community and Pilates studios in Istanbul, Turkey.
Beskrivelse
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.
Studieplan
Denne delen gir detaljer om studieplanen, inkludert hvordan studien er utformet og hva studien måler.
Hvordan er studiet utformet?
Designdetaljer
Kohorter og intervensjoner
Gruppe / Kohort |
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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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Hva måler studien?
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Tiltaksbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Deep Muscle Stabilization Pressure Biofeedback Device - PBU
Tidsramme: 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
Tidsramme: 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)
Tidsramme: 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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Sekundære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Tiltaksbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Static Postural Balance Test or Single Leg Standing Test (SLST)
Tidsramme: 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
Tidsramme: 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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Samarbeidspartnere og etterforskere
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Sponsor
Etterforskere
- Studieleder: NALAN Soydaş, PhD, Istinye University
Publikasjoner og nyttige lenker
Den som er ansvarlig for å legge inn informasjon om studien leverer frivillig disse publikasjonene. Disse kan handle om alt relatert til studiet.
Generelle publikasjoner
- 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.
Studierekorddatoer
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Studer hoveddatoer
Studiestart (Antatt)
13. mai 2026
Primær fullføring (Antatt)
1. mars 2027
Studiet fullført (Antatt)
13. mars 2027
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først innsendt
3. mai 2026
Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
5. mai 2026
Først lagt ut (Faktiske)
11. mai 2026
Oppdateringer av studieposter
Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)
11. mai 2026
Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
5. mai 2026
Sist bekreftet
1. mai 2026
Mer informasjon
Begreper knyttet til denne studien
Nøkkelord
Ytterligere relevante MeSH-vilkår
Andre studie-ID-numre
- 2026/53
Plan for individuelle deltakerdata (IPD)
Planlegger du å dele individuelle deltakerdata (IPD)?
NEI
IPD-planbeskrivelse
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.
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