EVALUATION OF EMG-BASED MUSCLE ACTIVATION DURING REFORMER AND MAT PILATES USING VARIATIONS OF THE SINGLE-LEG BRIDGE EXERCISE.

This study aims to evaluate and compare muscle activation patterns during single-leg bridge exercise variations performed on mat and reformer Pilates equipment using surface electromyography (sEMG). The effects of different reformer spring resistances on neuromuscular activation will also be investigated.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Activation EMG Pilates Method

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istınye University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy adult female individuals between the ages of 18-40.
Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily and signed the informed consent form.
Individuals whose dominant leg is determined.
Individuals who have not done active pilates in the last 3 months

Exclusion criteria

Individuals with a history of pain, deformity, trauma or surgery in the waist, hip, knee or ankle joints.
Individuals with significant postural disorder or pelvic asymmetry.
Individuals with a history of neurological diseases (e.g. peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis).
Individuals who are not suitable for exercise due to cardiovascular or respiratory system diseases.
Individuals using muscle relaxants, painkillers or drugs that affect nerve conduction.
Female participants who are pregnant or in the first 6 months after birth.
Individuals with wounds, burns, skin allergies or infections in the electrode placement areas.

Treatment and study plan

Exercise

Behavioral

Single Leg Glute Bridge

Primary outcomes

Surface Electromyographic (sEMG) Activity of Trunk and Lower Extremity Muscles

Time frame: Measured during a single study visit Day 1 while participants performed the exercise conditions.

Surface electromyographic activity (%MVIC) of the erector spinae, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, semimembranosus, upper and lower rectus abdominis, medial gastrocnemius, and lateral gastrocnemius was measured during single-leg bridge and single-leg bridge with heel raise exercises performed on a mat and on a reformer under five different spring resistance conditions.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istinye University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Aug 3, 2026
Registry last updated: Aug 3, 2026

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