Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Pilates and Neuromuscular Exercises on Postural Control in Dynamic Knee Valgus

Lead Sponsor:

Şebnem Nur Alkan

Conditions:

Dynamic Knee Valgus

Knee Injuries

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-24 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of neuromuscular and Pilates exercise programs compared with a control group in young adults with dynamic knee valgus (DKV). Thirty-six...

Detailed Description

This prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial was designed to evaluate the comparative effects of Pilates and neuromuscular exercise training on lower extremity alignment and postural con...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • having asymptomatic dynamic knee valgus
  • being between 18 and 24 years of age
  • having no medical history, a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 24
  • no history of orthopedic, neurological, vascular, systemic, or rheumatic diseases
  • no complaints of pain in any part of the body during physical activities
  • the ability to communicate in Turkish (both written and verbal)

Exclusion

  • individuals with hip anteversion or retroversion or other postural disorders affecting knee kinematics, those unable to perform the exercises as demonstrated, those experiencing pain during exercises (VAS \>5)
  • individuals with a history of orthopedic surgery, those with strength deficits between extremities
  • the presence of cognitive or psychological disorders that could hinder cooperation
  • pregnancy or suspected pregnancy
  • sleep disorders, regular medication use, intake of painkillers, sedatives, or psychiatric drugs within the last 24 hours
  • history of chronic systemic, rheumatologic, neurological, or vascular diseases

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07192796

Start Date

June 1 2024

End Date

August 30 2024

Last Update

September 25 2025

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Atlas University

Istanbul, Kagıthane, Turkey (Türkiye), 34403