Effect of Back and Spine Stretching Exercises using Pilates Equipment on Balance Control Ability, Upper Trapezius Muscle Tension, and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in Normal Adults

KAK HWANGBO (황보각); Seung Gil Kim (김성길)

Effect of Back and Spine Stretching Exercises using Pilates Equipment on Balance Control Ability, Upper Trapezius Muscle Tension, and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in Normal Adults

Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
2024, 19(4), pp.67~74
Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy
Received : October 17, 2024
Accepted : October 23, 2024
Published : November 30, 2024

KAK HWANGBO ¹, Seung Gil Kim ²

¹대구대학교
²한국교통대학교

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study examined the effects of back and spine stretching exercises using Pilates equipment on the balance control ability, upper trapezius muscle tension, and forced vital capacity (FVC) of normal adults. METHODS: Sixteen college students attending S University in Chungcheongnam-do were enrolled in this study. Two stretching methods were applied using Pilates equipment. For the evaluation after stretching, the balance ability was measured using Tetrax, and the respiratory rate was measured using a spirometer. The muscle tone at the upper trapezius tender point was assessed using a Myotone. RESULTS: Among the stability indices, a significant difference in balance after stretching was observed only when the eyes were closed (p < .05). A significant difference in the upper trapezius muscle tone and FVC was noted after stretching (p < .05). After the follow-up, a significant difference was observed only in the FVC (p < .05). CONCLUSION: Stretching using Pilates equipment increases the balance and breathing capacity while contributing to a reduction in muscle tone.

KEYWORDS

Forced vital capacity, Muscle tone, Pilates, Postural balance, Stretching

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