Clinical trial NCT05643625: The Effect of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility
Official title: The Effect of Instrumental Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility, Muscle Strength, Dynamic Balance, Neural Tension and Pain Threshold
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Health, Subjective
Keywords: pilates
myofascial release
flexibility
muscle strength
Lead sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2022-12-09
Enrollment: 26
Sex: FEMALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 50
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: randomized prospective clinical trial
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: The aim of this study is to compare the short and long term effects of pilates and myofascial relaxation technique on flexibility, muscle strength, dynamic balance, neural tension and pain threshold. To evaluate the effects of myofascial release technique on neural tension. To evaluate the effects of pilates on neural tension. To evaluate the effects of the protocol applied in combination with pilates and myofascial release technique in healthy women.

Detailed description: Pilates is a synthesis of balance, breathing and movement systems that predict the unity of mind and body developed by Joseph Pilates. Breathing correctly and adequately allows more oxygen to go to all the tissues in our body. Pilates; It includes 6 key principles: breath, concentration, control, precision / accuracy, centering, rhythm / fluency. It activates every muscle in the body, gives balance and flexibility, and shapes the posture by improving the body. By correcting the posture, it protects the musculoskeletal system problems caused by the posture disorder and helps the body to be more flexible and increase the strength and endurance of the muscles. It provides control over all joint movements, especially the spine. It improves balance and coordination. Fascia is a single, inseparable connective tissue that wraps, supports, protects, connects all tissues. It is a dynamic structure with many sensory receptors, constantly changing and adaptable, it is the largest system in the human body. Myofascial release technique can be defined as low-intensity, long-term mechanical force applied to the myofascial complex in order to dissolve fascial adhesions, reduce pain, ensure optimal length of the muscle, and increase functionality. It has been shown that myofascial release applied to the hamstrings in healthy individuals provides an increase in the normal range of motion of the hip. The effects of Pilates and myofascial release technique on flexibility, muscle strength, dynamic balance, neural tension and pain threshold will be evaluated.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Be between the ages of 18-50
* Be woman Having a score of 600 or more when the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short) was administered
* Not be in menopause
* Not having had lower extremity surgery
* No traumatic injury in the last 1 year

Exclusion Criteria:

* Women entering menopause
* International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short) score less than 600
* Those who have had lower extremity surgery
* Those with traumatic injury in the last 1 year

Primary outcomes:
measure: Assessment of popliteal angle test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Assessment of Weight beating lunge test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Assessment of Back leg chest dynamometer test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Assessment of dynamometer test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Assessment of Slump test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Assessment of Laseque test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Assessment of algometer
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Assessment of star excursion balance test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Assessment of single leg stance test
timeFrame: 8 weeks
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Istanbul
country: Turkey
facility: Saglik Bilimleri University
state: Uskudar
Study officials:
affiliation: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
name: Hatice Kübra Torpi Ceylan, MSc PT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
References:
citation: Cruz-Ferreira A, Fernandes J, Laranjo L, Bernardo LM, Silva A. A systematic review of the effects of pilates method of exercise in healthy people. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011 Dec;92(12):2071-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.06.018. Epub 2011 Oct 24.
citation: Segal NA, Hein J, Basford JR. The effects of Pilates training on flexibility and body composition: an observational study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2004 Dec;85(12):1977-81. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2004.01.036.