Post Menopausal
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index
Detailed description
This study is significant because it explores a safe, low-impact, and accessible exercise method that may improve respiratory function and overall quality of life in postmenopausal women. Pilates emphasizes breathing, core strength, and controlled movements, which may be particularly beneficial for women experiencing age-related declines in lung function and physical well-being. The findings can support evidence-based exercise recommendations, promote non-pharmacological interventions, and contribute to improving the health and daily functioning of postmenopausal women.
Interventions
OTHERpilates exercises
low-impact exercise method that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment. It emphasizes controlled movements, proper breathing, and core strength (especially the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis).for 50-minute pers session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks
is a technique that focuses on deep breathing using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breaths. It helps improve oxygen intake and promotes relaxation.for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks
Sponsors
Middle East University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
simple randomized and masking of participants will be applied by sealed envelops in addition to using computer soft ware
Intervention model description
This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal BMI.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
50 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Postmenopausal women aged 50-60 years. * Women who suffered from breathing problems * Women with normal body mass index (BMI) 18 to 25 kg/m². * Women not related to any other studies.
Exclusion criteria
* Comorbidities such as cardiac or chest diseases (critically ill patients). * Receiving hormone replacement therapy. * BMI ˃ 25 kg/m² or ˂ 18 kg/m², * Age greater than 60 years or less than 50 years, * Use of sedatives, tranquilizers, or antidepressant medications, * Musculoskeletal disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Forced Vital Capacity | 10 weeks | will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters |
| Forced Expiratory Volume | 10 weeks | will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters |
| Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and measured in liters per seconds | 10 weeks | will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life questionnaire : | 10 weeks | SF-12 Health Survey will be used for the assessment of quality of life. It is a brief, 12-question covering eight health domains, including physical functioning, mental health, Score range: Lowest: 0 Highest: 100 Interpretation: 0 = worst health status 100 = best health status pain, and social functioning, yielding Physical (PCS) and Mental (MCS) Component Summary scores |
Countries
Jordan
Contacts
CONTACTAyman MAE Mahany, PHD
CONTACTMohammed MAE Rafaat, PHD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAyman MAE Mahany
Horus University
Outcome results
None listed