Health, SubjectiveNCT05643625
The Effect of Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility
A study testing Pilates exercise and myofascial release in people with Health, Subjective, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health, Subjective
- What is being tested?
- Pilates exercise and myofascial release
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 26 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2023to 12 Jun 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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 locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Instrumental Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility, Muscle Strength, Dynamic Balance, Neural Tension and Pain Threshold
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.
Read the 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.
- Conditions
- Health, Subjective
- Being tested
- Pilates exercise and myofascial release
- Keywords
- pilates, myofascial release, flexibility, muscle strength
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pilates exercise and myofascial releaseOther
Also called Pilates exercise
Pilates exercise and myofascial relaxation technique will be applied to the experimental group and pilates exercise will be applied to the control group.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates exercise and myofascial release group | Experimental | 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. Receives: Other: Pilates exercise and myofascial release |
| Pilates Exercise | Active comparator | 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. Receives: Other: Pilates exercise and myofascial release |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Assessment of popliteal angle test
It will be used to assess hamstring muscle shortness. The person lies on his back. While the non-tested leg and back are fixed on the ground, the tested hip is 90 degrees flexed and tries to extend the knee. The value measured with the goniometer is recorded.
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of Weight beating lunge test
It will be used to assess gastrocnemius flexibility. In front of the wall, the person tries to contact the wall with his knee without the sole of his feet rising from the ground. The non-tested leg can stay in the desired position and put the knee on the ground. The foot is expected to be at the maximum distance from the wall so that the knee on the tested side does not break contact with the wall. The distance between the big toe and the wall is recorded.
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (7)
Assessment of Back leg chest dynamometer test
The feet should be on the dynamometer with the sole in full contact. The chain of the dynamometer is adjusted so that the hips and knees are slightly flexed. The person grabs the handles with his hands and pulls them towards himself without disturbing the foot contact. 3 repetitions are performed and the maximum value is recorded.
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of dynamometer test
The muscle strength of the hamstring and gastro muscles will be evaluated with a hand dynamometer. The person is asked to reveal movement. At this time, resistance is given with a dynamometer. Maximum resistance is created for a few seconds. The test is repeated 3 times and the maximum value on the dynamometer is recorded.
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of Slump test
This test will be used to assess femoral nerve tension. The person sits on the chair with the hips and knees at 90º. Flexes the trunk first and then the neck. He then extends the knee and dorsiflexes the ankle. The maximum angle at which the patient can dorsiflex the ankle is measured.
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of Laseque test
It will be used to assess sciatic nerve tension. While the person is lying on his back, he is asked to raise his leg straight with the knee extended. The maximum lifted angle is noted. The test is repeated 3 times and the maximum value is recorded.
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of algometer
Pressure algometers developed by Fischer can measure up to 10 kg in kg/cm². There is a metal rod with a 1 cm² rubber on the end. This rubber tip ensures that the applied force is transmitted to the deep tissues. The rate and precision of the indicator allows measurement of both deep and superficial trigger points. As with other methods that evaluate trigger points, the muscles must be relaxed in order to be able to measure accurately. The tip of the pressure algometer is touched at a 90° angle to the point of the most intense sensitivity and the pressure is increased until the patient verbally expresses his discomfort. The application is repeated 3 times and the average value is recorded. For the hamstring, measurements will be taken from the recommended trigger points on the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris. For the gastrocnemius muscle, the measurement will be taken from the medial third of the muscle and 2 cm from the most bulging part of the muscle.
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of star excursion balance test
It will be used to assess dynamic balance. 4 strips cut in 2 meters length are adhered to form 45 degree angles between them. The person stands in the middle of the star shape. When stretching with the right foot, it moves clockwise, when stretching with the left foot, it moves counterclockwise. During the test, the hands should be on the waist and their position should not change. The person reaches as far as he can reach with his foot and touches the strip lightly with the tip of his finger and returns to the starting point. Then it is continued with the other line and 8 stretches are performed in this way. The tester then draws a line with a pencil at the last point he reaches to measure. The test is repeated 3 times and the other foot is switched. The distances reached are recorded.
Measured: 8 weeks
Assessment of single leg stance test
It will be used to evaluate static balance. The non-dominant foot is lifted on the hips and the hands are placed on the leg at the other knee level. The time he held his position is recorded. The test is repeated 3 times, the most successful result is saved. The test is repeated in the same way with the eyes closed.
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Dec 2022
- Study start1 Jan 2023
- Primary completion10 Apr 2023
- Study completion12 Jun 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Health, SubjectiveStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- randomized prospective clinical trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kübra Torpi, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Investigators
- Hatice Kübra Torpi Ceylan, MSc PT, Principal investigator, Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05643625
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pilates Exercise
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 26 Nov 2022
- Last updated
- 6 Jul 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
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.
PubMed 22030232Segal 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.
PubMed 15605336
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Instrumental Pilates and Myofascial Release on Flexibility, Muscle Strength, Dynamic Balance, Neural Tension and Pain Threshold
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05643625
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pilates Exercise
- Conditions
- Health, Subjective
- Keywords
- pilates, myofascial release, flexibility, muscle strength
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 26 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- randomized prospective clinical trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates exercise and myofascial release group | Experimental | Other: Pilates exercise and myofascial releaseIn 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. |
| Pilates Exercise | Active comparator | Other: Pilates exercise and myofascial releaseIn 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates exercise and myofascial releaseAlso: Pilates exercisePilates exercise and myofascial relaxation technique will be applied to the experimental group and pilates exercise will be applied to the control group. | Other | Pilates Exercise, Pilates exercise and myofascial release group |
Primary outcome
Assessment of popliteal angle test
Time frame: 8 weeks
It will be used to assess hamstring muscle shortness. The person lies on his back. While the non-tested leg and back are fixed on the ground, the tested hip is 90 degrees flexed and tries to extend the knee. The value measured with the goniometer is recorded.
Assessment of Weight beating lunge test
Time frame: 8 weeks
It will be used to assess gastrocnemius flexibility. In front of the wall, the person tries to contact the wall with his knee without the sole of his feet rising from the ground. The non-tested leg can stay in the desired position and put the knee on the ground. The foot is expected to be at the maximum distance from the wall so that the knee on the tested side does not break contact with the wall. The distance between the big toe and the wall is recorded.
7 secondary outcomes
Assessment of Back leg chest dynamometer test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of dynamometer test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of Slump test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of Laseque test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of algometer
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of star excursion balance test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Assessment of single leg stance test
Time frame: 8 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Jul 2023.
- Background: PubMed 22030232Cruz-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.
- Background: PubMed 15605336Segal 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.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Hatice Kübra Torpi Ceylan, MSc PT principal investigator
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Pilates exercise and myofascial release in people with Health, Subjective, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jul 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Assessment of popliteal angle test (time frame: 8 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05643625, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Jul 2023.