Reformer Pilates Exercise, Cognitive Performans
Conditions
Brief summary
The reformer is an apparatus on which to perform the foot work and the body in a comfortable, non weight-bearing supine position and keeps the muscles in balance. Studies on Pilates generally include individuals with chronic diseases, geriatric and obese individuals also active women. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of reformer Pilates exercises on cognitive functions in sedentary women
Detailed description
A total of 44 sedentary women aged between 24-50 will be randomized into two groups. The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list. Outcomes measured before and after the interventions are, right/left discrimination and scores of two questionnaires: Stroop Test and The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Interventions
The reformer Pilates group will receivea 6-week exercise program (45 minutes/twice per week) , while the participants in the control group will be selected from those on the exercise list who will start exercise after the study finishes, but are on a waiting exercise program list
Sponsors
Atılım University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participant will not informed about the intervention
Intervention model description
prospective randomized controlled study
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 44 sedentary women aged 25-50 years without regular exercise habits
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals who cannot participate to the exercise program regularly, * those with a serious musculoskeletal or neurological history, * individuals with communication and emotional problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic information | Up to one month | Demographic information such as age, height, weight, education level and smoking of all individuals participating in the study will be questioned. |
| Stroop Test | Up to one month | The Stroop Test Form will be used to evaluate the cognitive functions of the participants such as attention, reaction inhibition, and information processing. |
| Right-Left Discrimination | Up to one month | Motor imaging technique left/right discrimination will be used as cognitive evaluation. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of sleep quality and disorder | Up to one month | The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index will be used to evaluate the sleep quality and disorder of the individuals participating in the study in the past month. |
Outcome results
None listed