Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing During Equipment-Based Pilates in Women

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise: Participants performed diaphragmatic breathing exercises twice weekly for 8 weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The breathing exercises focused on diaphragmatic activation and controlled breathing patterns and were integrated into the Pilates training sessions.

Equipment-Based Pilates Training: Participants received equipment-based Pilates training twice weekly for 8 weeks. Each session lasted approximately 50 minutes and was supervised by the same physiotherapist. The program focused on core stabilization, posture, flexibility, and muscle strengthening.

Study summary

This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on core stabilization muscle strength, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and chest expansion in women performing equipment-based Pilates.

A total of 44 healthy women aged 20 to 50 years who regularly participate in equipment-based Pilates exercises will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive equipment-based Pilates training combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises, while the control group will receive equipment-based Pilates training only.

Both groups will participate in supervised exercise sessions twice weekly for 8 weeks. Core stabilization muscle strength, peak expiratory flow, and chest expansion measurements will be assessed before and after the intervention period.

The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the additional effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercises on respiratory function and core stabilization in women performing Pilates.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Core Stabilization Muscle Strength — Baseline and 8 weeks
  Core stabilization muscle strength assessed using a Pressure Biofeedback Unit (PBU).
• Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) — Baseline and 8 weeks
  Peak expiratory flow measured using a peak flow meter and recorded in liters per minute (L/min).

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