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Effects of Hatha Yoga and Reformer Pilates on Hyperkyphosis
Sponsor: Izmir Democracy University
Summary
The vertebral column is an S-shaped structure that carries the body weight and transmits it to the feet. Kyphosis, a natural curvature of the spine, can increase with poor posture and muscle weakness, leading to postural kyphosis. This condition results in forward head positioning, rounded shoulders, and scapular winging, causing back pain, poor posture, balance issues, and respiratory difficulties. With technological advances, poor posture habits have become more common, especially in adolescents. Kyphosis can also affect balance, walking speed, and increase the risk of falls in older adults. Exercises like Hatha yoga and reformer Pilates are effective methods for improving posture, muscle strength, and quality of life. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Hatha yoga and reformer Pilates exercises on posture, pain, balance, quality of life, body image, and respiratory function in individuals with hyperkyphosis.
Official title: Comparison of Hatha Yoga and Reformer Pilates Exercises on Posture, Pain, Balance, Quality of Life, Body Image and Composition and Respiratory Functions in Individuals With Hyperkyphosis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-04-30
Completion Date
2026-06-15
Last Updated
2025-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Home-based Exercise
The subjects in this group will be given the exercises included in the Physical Activity guideline of the Ministry of Health as a home programme.
Hatha Yoga Group
The sessions will begin with the classic sun salutation series (Suryanamaskar) consisting of 12 basic poses of yoga. The sun salutation series will be used as a warm-up for 10 minutes. After warming up, postures aimed at stretching the front group muscles of the body and strengthening the back group muscles will be preferred. In the cooling phase, the session will be ended by relaxing with Savasana pose for 10 minutes.
Reformer Pilates Group
Exercise sessions will start with the foot series and the starting position on the back will be preferred. This series, which is progressed by maintaining the body composition, is considered as a warm-up exercise of the body. Then, the body is continued with exercise series targeting the thoracic region and core region.
Locations (1)
Betül TAŞPINAR
Konak, İ̇zmi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye)