Investigation of the effects of clinical pilates based exercises on flexibility, quality of life and sleep quality in healthy adults

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Clinical Pilates-based exercises on flexibility, quality of life and sleep quality in healthy adults. 30 healthy individuals between the ages of 18-45 who came to Istanbul Bia Life Studio participated in our study. Participants were given Clinical Pilates-based exercises for 60 minutes, once a week, for 12 weeks, accompanied by a physiotherapist. Measurements to evaluate the flexibility, quality of life and sleep quality of individuals were repeated before and after 12 weeks clinical pilates based exercise program. A statistically significant increase was found in all flexibility parameters measured at the 12th week after clinical pilates exercises (p<0.05). At the end of exercises, significant improvement was observed in the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale scores, except for the physical role sub-parameter and social functionality sub-parameter (p<0.05). There was a statistically significant improvement in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale scores measured at the end of exercises (p<0.05). According to the results of this research, Clinical Pilates exercises can be used as an effective method to increase flexibility, quality of life and sleep quality in healthy adults. Keywords: Clinical Pilates, Flexibility, Quality of Life, Sleep Quality