Effects of Reformer Pilates in Pregnant Women

Launched by IZMIR DEMOCRACY UNIVERSITY · Jan 15, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of reformer Pilates on pregnant women, specifically looking at how it may help with various issues like pain in the back and neck, pelvic floor disorders, and overall physical function during pregnancy. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can improve the health and well-being of mothers-to-be while ensuring their safety and that of their babies.

To participate in this study, women must be between 18 and 35 years old, in their first pregnancy, and between 11 to 22 weeks along. They should also be in good health, with a body mass index (BMI) under 30, and able to read and write. Participants will engage in regular Pilates sessions and will be monitored for any changes in their physical health. This trial is a great opportunity for eligible pregnant women to explore how exercise can support them during this important time in their lives.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Single pregnancy
• • Primiparous pregnancy
• • Adult pregnant women (between 18-35 years old)
• • Pregnant women whose gestational week is 11-22 weeks
• • Pregnant women with a body mass index \<30
• • Ability to read and write
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Multiple pregnancies
• • Having a history of abdominal surgery
• • Having one of the conditions in which exercise is contraindicated, such as heart disease, severe lung disease, continuous bleeding in the second and third trimesters, placenta previa, risk of premature birth, rupture of membranes, preeclampsia, severe anemia
• • Not volunteering to participate in the study
• • Not participating in more than 90% of the training sessions