Reformer Pilates

conservative treatment

Reformer pilates is a form of exercise that uses a specialized machine with a sliding carriage and springs to provide resistance. It is highly effective for improving core strength, flexibility, and muscle tone while also promoting better posture and balance.

Muscle strength assessments were performed using a MicroFET brand handheld dynamometer.

Muscle shortness was measured using standard clinical evaluation methods. The quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles are major opposing groups in the thigh, while the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a key muscle involved in hip movements.

Joint range of motion measurements were evaluated separately for the right and left sides using a standard goniometer

The BlazePod TTM (Play Coyotta Ltd.) device was used for the assessment of muscle reaction time. This device is a wireless system consisting of LED lights and a central controller, and it's designed to measure a participant's response time to specific light signals.

Functional status was assessed using the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index, which ranges from 0 (total dependence) to 100 (complete independence), with higher scores indicating a better outcome.

Participants' pain levels were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). All data was collected by a physiotherapist in a one-on-one session within a clinical setting and manually recorded on standard evaluation forms.