CompletedNot Applicable

The Role of Focus Strategies on Pilates

Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2024-10-05

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Multiple Jump Test

Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention

BFS Vertical Jump Test

Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention

Squat Jump Test

Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention

Acoustic Reaction Test

Timeframe: Baseline - right after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06683898

SponsorAlanya Alaaddin Keykubat University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-15

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