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Pilates Mat Exercises Training on Functional Performance in Middle Age Obese Women
Sponsor: Badr University
Summary
• Aim of the study: This study will aim to investigate the effects of a 12-week Pilates-mat exercise program on the functional performance in middle age obese women. Materials and Methods: sixty obese women patients (ages 45-55 years old) with a body mass index (BMI) 30 -34.9 kg/m2.Women will be randomly assigned into experimental group(Pilates) or control group, (3 times/week, 60 min/session) their age from 45 to 55 yrs. The Pilates exercises were performed on mats. The functional performance on one-leg stance (OLS), five-times-sit-to-stand (STS) and 6-min walk (6 MW) tests was evaluated before and after the 12-week Pilates training or control follow-up period.
Official title: Effect of Pilates Mat Exercises Training on Functional Performance in Middle Age Obese Women: Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
45 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-01-20
Completion Date
2025-05-29
Last Updated
2025-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
pilates mat exercises
The Pilates exercises were performed on mats. The functional performance on one-leg stance (OLS), five-times-sit-to-stand (STS) and 6-min walk (6 MW) tests was evaluated before and after the 12-week Pilates training or control follow-up period.
Locations (1)
Mona Mohamed Abdelkhalek
Cairo, Egypt