Effects of Reformer Pilates on Adolescents' Posture and Trunk Endurance
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age10-19
SponsorTrakya University
About this trial
This study aims to investigate the effects of reformer pilates exercises on posture, core endurance, and body awareness in adolescents. The hypothesis is that reformer pilates will improve these outcomes compared to a control group receiving only informational support. Participants will be randomized into two groups and assessed over six weeks.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Aged between 10-19 years.
Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
Ability to read and write in Turkish.
Disqualifiers
History of orthopedic injury within the last 3 months.
Obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m²).
Being under follow-up for a scoliosis diagnosis.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Reformer Pilates
BehavioralThis intervention involves a structured reformer pilates program designed to enhance core endurance, posture, and body awareness. The program includes exercises such as Footwork Series, Pelvic Lift, Arm Circles, Leg Circles, Frog Series, Long Box Series, Short Box Series, Elephant, Knee Stretch Series, Stomach Massage, and Side Stretch. The program emphasizes progressive resistance, controlled movements, and professional supervision to ensure safety and effectiveness. Sessions are conducted twice weekly for six weeks.
Treatment groups
26 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Reformer Pilates GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Educational Session GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Postural Alignment
Evaluation of static postural alignment using the Artificial Intelligence Posture Evaluation and Correction System (APECS). Photos taken from front, side, and back will be analyzed to assess sagittal and frontal plane deviations, including cervical angle, shoulder alignment, and spinal curvature.
Time frame
Baseline and 6 weeks post-intervention.2
Trunk Endurance
Assessment of core endurance using the Sorensen Test for trunk extensor muscles and the Flexor Endurance Test for trunk flexor muscles. The duration (in seconds) that participants can maintain the test position will be recorded.
Time frame
Baseline and 6 weeks post-intervention.Secondary outcomes
1
Objectified Body Consciousness Scale ( OBSC)
Evaluation of body monitoring, body shame, and appearance control beliefs using the OBCS. Scores are calculated for each subscale individually.
Time frame
Baseline and 6 weeks post-intervention.2
Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ)
Assessment of body awareness across emotional, physical, and social dimensions using the Body Awareness Questionnaire. Higher scores indicate better body awareness.
Time frame
Baseline and 6 weeks post-intervention.Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov