EMG, Muscle Activation, Pilates Method
Conditions
Keywords
Pilates, Reformer, Electromyography, Muscle Activation, Single-Leg Bridge Exercise.
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALExercise
Single Leg Glute Bridge
Sponsors
Istinye University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Masking description
No masking was used.Due to the nature of the exercise interventions, both the participants and the investigators were aware of the exercise condition being performed during each assessment.
Intervention model description
All participants completed all exercise conditions in a crossover manner.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Electromyographic (sEMG) Activity of Trunk and Lower Extremity Muscles | 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. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed