The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates Performance and Reaction Time: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Reaction Time
- Sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
- Enrollment
- 50
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Multiple Jump Test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 months ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Ayça Araci
Asistant Professor, Physiotherapist
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Multiple Jump Test
Time Frame: Baseline - right after the intervention
15-Second Continuous Jump Test
BFS Vertical Jump Test
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: Baseline - right after the intervention
The explosive strength characteristic demonstrated by the leg muscles is measured based on their maximal force.
Acoustic Reaction Test
Time Frame: Baseline - right after the intervention
This test measures the time between a visual/auditory stimulus and the athlete's response movement.