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NCT Number: NCT06432348

Pilates Exercises and Soccer: A Comparative Study of Mat vs. Reformer on FMS and ROM

Pilates exercises have been used to improve core strength, trunk and shoulder strength, lower body strength, agility, dynamic balance, coordination skills, flexibility, and posture in various sports. A previous study demonstrated the beneficial impact of mat Pilates exercises on the functional performance of soccer players. However, more research is needed to understand the effects of Pilates on the FMS and ROM. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate and compare the influence of mat Pilates and reformer Pilates exercises on FMS and ROM in soccer players, addressing this critical research gap.

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Key information

Conditions

Sports, Mechanical

Age range

19 year–20 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Osmaniye Korkut Ata University

Osmaniye, 80000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age: Adults 19 to 20 years old
  • Gender: Male
  • Volunteering players

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis: Diagnosis of a specific medical condition

Treatment and study plan

reformer pilates

Other

Before starting the exercises, a 5-minute warm-up session was performed. The reformer Pilates exercise program included movements such as the Footwork Series (Toes, Heels, Tendon Stretch, V Position), Supine Arm Series (Pull, Circle, Pull Head Up, Triceps Press), Short Box Series (Round, Flat Back, Twist), Short Box and Arm Series (Chest Fly, The Gift, Rhomboid, Biceps Curl, Rowing, Triceps), Long Box Series (Swan, Pulling Fly), Stomach Massage (Round, Twist), Knee Stretch (Round, Flat Back), Hip Work Series (Double Leg Press, Hamstring Pulls, Leg Circle, Frog), Elephant, and Side Stretch. Participants had two-minute rest intervals after the Supine Arm Series, Short Box, Arm Series, and Knee Stretch movements. Movements were performed with ten repetitions in the first four weeks and 12 repetitions in the following four weeks. The participants underwent six weekly training sessions over eight weeks, comprising three Reformer Pilates sessions and three team training days.

mat pilates

Other

Before the exercises, a 5-minute warm-up session was performed. The mat Pilates exercise program included movements such as Rol Up, One Leg Circle, Double Leg Straight Lower, One Leg Stretch, Criss Cross, Toe Top, Shoulder Bridge, Seated Tracking, Spine Twist, Up-Down Side Kick, Front-Back Side Kick, Circle Side Kick, Flight, Swan, Rest Position, Swimming, Push Up, Long Stretch, Cat Cow, Mermaid Stretch. The participants had two-minute rest breaks after the toe-top, spine twist, and circle side-kick movements. Movements were performed with ten repetitions in the first four weeks and 12 repetitions in the following four weeks. Movements were performed with ten repetitions in the first four weeks and 12 repetitions in the following four weeks. The participants underwent six weekly training sessions over eight weeks, comprising three Mat Pilates sessions and three team training days.

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional Movement Screening and range of motion tests

    Time frame: One week

    Thirty voluntary participants were randomly assigned to either RP (n=10; mean age = 20.60 ± 1.65), MP (n=10; mean age = 19.40 ± 1.35), or CG (n=10; mean age = 20.10 ± 1.15). The Functional Movement Screening Test Kit was used in this study. It consists of seven movements: Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, In-Line Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight Leg Raise, Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability. Each test was scored on a scale ranging from 0 to 3, with the highest possible score being 21 . Based on previous research, participants with a total FMS score lower than 14 were considered to have a higher risk of injury.

  2. Range of motion tests

    Time frame: One week

    Thirty voluntary participants were randomly assigned to either RP (n=10; mean age = 20.60 ± 1.65), MP (n=10; mean age = 19.40 ± 1.35), or CG (n=10; mean age = 20.10 ± 1.15). Joint range of motion measurements were made to evaluate the joint range of motion of the athletes. Tests were conducted: shoulder hyperextension, hip flexion, hip extension, hip abduction, hip internal rotation, hip external rotation, ankle dorsiflexion, and ankle plantar flexion. Joint range of motion measurement was performed with a goniometer.Measurements were recorded in centimeters (cm).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Osmaniye Korkut Ata University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
May 29, 2024
Registry last updated
May 29, 2024

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