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Core Stability, Postural Balance, and Flexibility in Healthy Women: A Comparative Study Between Pilates Practitioners and Sedentary Individuals
Led by Istinye University · Updated on 2026-05-11
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing core muscle stability, postural balance, and flexibility between healthy women who practice Pilates regularly and those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. The study aims to determine if practicing Pilates for five months or more leads to significant improvements in physical performance. The research includes 55 healthy female participants divided into a Pilates group and a sedentary control group, with objective measures to ensure accurate results. The Pilates group consists of women who have practiced mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, or other equipment-based Pilates for at least six months, attending sessions twice weekly. The sedentary group includes women with less than 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Assessments include core muscle activation measured by a Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU), endurance tests from the McGill battery, dynamic stability via the Y-Balance test, static balance with the Single Leg Stance Test, and flexibility measured by the Sit-and-Reach test. Participants undergo all evaluations during a single assessment session. Researchers measure deep muscle stabilization, core endurance, dynamic and static postural balance, and hamstring and lower back flexibility. Data analysis will compare these outcomes between the Pilates and sedentary groups to understand the impact of Pilates practice on physical performance.
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Brief Title
Core Stability, Postural Balance, and Flexibility in Healthy Women: A Comparative Study Between Pilates Practitioners and Sedentary Individuals
Who Can Participate
Age: 20Years - 45Years
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy female volunteers aged 20 to 45 years
- Pilates group: practiced mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, or equipment-based Pilates for at least 6 months
- Pilates group: attending regular 60-minute sessions at least twice a week with a certified instructor
- Control group: sedentary lifestyle with less than 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week
- Control group: classified as "low physical activity" by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)
- Full cognitive ability to understand and follow physical assessment instructions
- Willingness to voluntarily sign the informed consent form prior to the study
You will not qualify if you...
- History of surgery on spine, pelvis, or lower extremities within the last 12 months
- Currently pregnant or less than 6 months postpartum
- Diagnosed vestibular or chronic clinical balance disorders
- History of neurological diseases such as MS or Parkinson's, or systemic metabolic disorders like diabetes
- Pain intensity greater than 2 out of 10 on the visual analog scale in lower back or lower extremities
- Professional sports background or participation in other exercise programs exceeding 3 hours per week (excluding Pilates for Pilates group)
- Acute musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses affecting energy levels on evaluation day
- Concurrent participation in other intensive core strengthening programs such as advanced yoga that may affect results
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Diagnostic Evaluation
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo physical assessments including muscle stabilization, core endurance, postural balance, and flexibility tests.
1 assessment visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Istinye University, Topkapi Campus
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye), 34010
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WALA Abbas Mohammed TAHA, PT specialist
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