The Effect of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Status: Completed

Conditions: Health, Subjective

Treatments: Other: Pilates exercise and myofascial release

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05643625

Pilates Exercise

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 26 patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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26 participants in 2 patient groups

Pilates exercise and myofascial release group

Experimental group

Description:

In this study, pilates exercise and myofascial release technique will be applied for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Participants will be evaluated at the beginning of the study, at the end of the first session and after 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Pilates exercise and myofascial release

Pilates Exercise

Active Comparator group

Description:

In this study, pilates exercise will be applied for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Participants will be evaluated at the beginning of the study, at the end of the first session and after 8 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Pilates exercise and myofascial release