As a result, patients with MS have seen similar benefits in Reformer Pilates and Mat Pilates methods.

Amaç: Düzenli fiziksel aktivitenin yaşam biçimi haline getirilmesinde en kritik dönemlerden biri üniversite yıllarıdır. Özellikle içinde bulunduğumuz pandemi süreci, üniversite öğrencilerinin fiziksel aktivitelerinin daha da azalmasına sebep olmaktadır. Bu araştırmada, üniversite öğrencilerinin pandemi sürecindeki fiziksel aktivite seviyelerinin, yaşam kalitelerinin ve depresyon seviyelerinin durumlarını anlamak ve fiziksel aktivitenin sağlık üzerine etkileri dikkate alındığında, başta üniversite öğrencilerinde olmak üzere, fiziksel aktivite seviyelerinin önemini vurgulamak amaçlanmıştır.Çalışma Planı: Araştırmaya çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden 332 gönüllü üniversite öğrencisi, online sorgulama formunu doldurarak katılmıştır. Üniversite öğrencilerine online anket form doldurma yöntemi aracılığı ile Covid-19 pandemisi öncesinde düzenli olarak fiziksel aktivite yapıp yapmadıkları, yapıyorlarsa pandemi sürecinin ne kadar etkilediği, şu anki fiziksel aktivite, yaşam kalitesi ve depresyon seviyeleri sorgulanmıştır. Fiziksel aktivite seviyeleri; Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi ile, yaşam kaliteleri; Kısa Form-36 ile, depresyon düzeyleri; Beck Depresyon Ölçeği ile değerlendirilmiştir.

Background Along with the covid-19 process, people started to turn to online exercise methods. One of these methods is the pilates method, which increases the endurance of the core muscles. This study aims to analyze and compare the effects of online and face-to-face pilates methods. Methods Fifty-eight healthy individuals aged 25–40 years were included in the study. Individuals were randomly divided into three groups; online pilates group (OPG), face-to-face pilates group (FPG), and control group (CG). Pilates groups were given pilates exercises in groups of three or four for eight weeks, three days a week, for 1 h a day, by the physiotherapist. The control group did breathing and relaxation exercises at home. Core muscular endurance, depression, and quality of life were assessed before and after eight weeks of training. Results Core muscle endurance, depression, and quality of life improved after pilates in online and face-to-face pilates groups (p < 0.05). No change was found in the control group (p > 0.05). When the gains in the Pilates groups were compared, it was seen that the improvement in the Modified Biering-Sorensen test was more significant in the face-to-face pilates group, and the improvement in the trunk flexion test was more significant in the online group (p < 0.05), while the gains in other parameters were similar (p > 0.05). Conclusions As a result, healthy individuals have seen similar benefits in online and face-to-face pilates. Both methods are significant for gaining healthy habits and increasing physical activity in healthy individuals. Trial registration Retrospectively registered. NCT05309486, Registration date: 04/04/2022. URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05309486?term=BULGUROGLU&draw=2&rank=1

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Purpose: Although the importance of physical activity in every period of life is known, it may decrease depending on the changes during pregnancy. This study aims to understand how physical activity levels, quality of life, and fear of childbirth are affected during pregnancy and to emphasize the importance of physical activity levels during pregnancy. Methods: Our study's population was planned as a cross-sectional study of pregnant women who applied to the Physiofit wellness center. The sample consists of 84 volunteer pregnant women participating in the study. Physical activity levels; with the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), quality of life; with the Short Form-36 (SF-36), fear of birth level; with Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire A (WDEQ-A) were evaluated. Results: It was determined that the total PPAQ score median of pregnant women was 141.27. PPAQ sub-parameter scores were correlated with almost all sub-parameter scores of SF-36 (p

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Background Physical activity, known to have positive effects in every period of life, may decrease due to anatomical and physiological changes and increased responsibilities in the postpartum period. This study aimed to understand how women's physical activity levels, functional levels, and quality of life are affected in the postpartum period and to emphasize the importance of physical activity levels in the postpartum period. Methods The population of our study was planned as a cross-sectional study of postpartum women who applied to a private center. The sample consists of 101 volunteer postpartum women participating in the study. Physical activity levels; with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), postpartum functional levels; with the Inventory of Functional Status After Childbirth (IFSAC), postpartum quality of life level; with Maternal Postpartum Quality of Life (MAPP-QOL) were evaluated. Results It was determined that the amount of physical activity of postpartum women was 928.347 ± 281.27 MET-min/week, which means low physical activity level, and 35.64% were not physically active. The mean total score of IFSAC was 2.13 ± 0.79, and the mean total score of MAPP-QOL was 16.93 ± 6.87. It was determined that there was a positive and significant correlation (p < 0.05) between IPAQ and IFSAC (r = 0.034) and MAPP-QOL (r = 0.214). A significant difference was found when the IFSAC and MAPP-QOL scores were compared between the three groups with different physical activity levels (p < 0.05). Conclusions As a result, it was observed that the physical activity levels of women in the postpartum period were low, negatively affecting their functionality and quality of life.

Aim: Postpartum is one of the most critical processes in women. Many changes occur in the female body during this process. Exercise is the easiest method to manage these changes. Our study aimed to understand how postpartum depression, sleep quality, and functional levels affect women who perform pilates exercises. Material and Methods: In this randomized controlled study, 57 postpartum volunteer women between six weeks and six months, aged 25-38, with a single baby, were randomly included in 28 pilates and 29 control groups. The pilates group was given pilates exercises for one hour a day, two days a week for 12 weeks, by a physical therapist. The control group was given a home program consisting of relaxation and breathing exercises. Before and after the study, depression was evaluated using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS), sleep quality, the Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale (PSQS), and postnatal functional levels, the Inventory of Functional Status After Childbirth (IFSAC) was evaluated using the questionnaire form-filling method. Results: EPDS (8.71±1.42 versus 7.06±1.21, p=0.001), PSQS (25.69±3.40 versus 22.91±3.04, p=0.001), IFSAC (2.47±0.41 versus 2.93±0.21, p=0.001) scores statistically significant improvements were observed in pilates group. While the control group did not show a significant difference in depression levels (8.85±1.50 versus 8.95±1.23, p=0.479), statistically worsening of sleep quality (26.17±3.41 versus 27.59±2.94, p=0.009) and postpartum functional level parameters were observed (2.65±0.42 versus 2.48±0.46, p=0.016). Conclusion: The results showed that 12-week pilates exercises applied during the postpartum period could improve postpartum women’s functional levels, depression levels, and sleep quality.