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

Istinye University30 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Muscle Activation Pilates Method EMG

Interventions

ExerciseBEHAVIORAL

Single Leg Glute Bridge

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy adult female individuals between the ages of 18-40. 2. Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily and signed the informed consent form. 3. Individuals whose dominant leg is determined. 4. Individuals who have not done active pilates in the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with a history of pain, deformity, trauma or surgery in the waist, hip, knee or ankle joints. 2. Individuals with significant postural disorder or pelvic asymmetry. 3. Individuals with a history of neurological diseases (e.g. peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis). 4. Individuals who are not suitable for exercise due to cardiovascular or respiratory system diseases. 5. Individuals using muscle relaxants, painkillers or drugs that affect nerve conduction. 6. Female participants who are pregnant or in the first 6 months after birth. 7. Individuals with wounds, burns, skin allergies or infections in the electrode placement areas.

Locations (1)

Istınye University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

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.

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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