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

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Conditions studied: Muscle Activation, Pilates Method, EMG

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07741760

Run by

Istinye University

People needed

30

Starts

2025-10-15

Expected to finish

2026-07-02

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy adult female individuals between the ages of 18-40.
• Individuals who agreed to participate voluntarily and signed the informed consent form.
• Individuals whose dominant leg is determined.
• Individuals who have not done active pilates in the last 3 months

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with a history of pain, deformity, trauma or surgery in the waist, hip, knee or ankle joints.
• Individuals with significant postural disorder or pelvic asymmetry.
• Individuals with a history of neurological diseases (e.g. peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis).
• Individuals who are not suitable for exercise due to cardiovascular or respiratory system diseases.
• Individuals using muscle relaxants, painkillers or drugs that affect nerve conduction.
• Female participants who are pregnant or in the first 6 months after birth.
• Individuals with wounds, burns, skin allergies or infections in the electrode placement areas.

Where it is running

• Istınye University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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