The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Reaction Time; Humans; Exercise Therapy; Exercise Movement Techniques; Pilates

• Registration Number: NCT06683898
• Lead Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Brief Summary

Aims of the randomized controlled study is compare to the effects of external and internal focus strategies, commonly used in Pilates, on participants' reaction time and performance metrics. Conducted over an 8-week Pilates program at Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, we plan to include 25 participants in each focus group. Participants in the external focus group will use equipment to perform exercises, while the internal focus group will perform exercises with attention to body positioning.

Detailed Description

The primary aim of this study is to examine the difference in effects between 8-week internally and externally focused Pilates exercises on the performance of young sedentary individuals. A secondary aim is to investigate the effects of internally and externally focused Pilates exercises on the physical characteristics and reaction time of young sedentary individuals.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-10-05
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-09
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-12
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-14
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-15
• Study Completion: 2024-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Volunteers aged between 18 and 30 years who have no musculoskeletal disabilities and are willing to exercise were included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Had any cardiovascular or musculoskeletal condition that would prevent them from exercising,
• Had an acute pain history of 5 or more on the visual analog scale in the past week,
• Had a systemic disease that would prevent exercise,
• Had a BMI of 30 or above,
• Had any issues that would hinder their ability to perceive or understand verbal commands, or had hearing problems.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Multiple Jump Test	Baseline - right after the intervention	15-Second Continuous Jump Test
BFS Vertical Jump Test	Baseline - right after the intervention	The Vertical Jump Test is a practical test that provides information about an individual's anaerobic power level.
Squat Jump Test	Baseline - right after the intervention	The explosive strength characteristic demonstrated by the leg muscles is measured based on their maximal force.
Acoustic Reaction Test	Baseline - right after the intervention	This test measures the time between a visual/auditory stimulus and the athlete's response movement.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversity; 🇹🇷 Antalya, Alanya, Turkey