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
Active Locations (1)
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Atlas University
Istanbul, Kagıthane, Turkey (Türkiye), 34403