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This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal Body mass index
This study is significant because it explores a safe, low-impact, and accessible exercise method that may improve respiratory function and overall quality of life in postmenopausal women. Pilates emphasizes breathing, core strength, and controlled movements, which may be particularly beneficial for women experiencing age-related declines in lung function and physical well-being. The findings can support evidence-based exercise recommendations, promote non-pharmacological interventions, and contribute to improving the health and daily functioning of postmenopausal women.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| control group | Experimental | It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks |
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| study group | Experimental | It will consist of 15 postmenopausal women. They will receive diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day for 10 weeks in addition to pilates exercise for 50-minute per s session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| pilates exercises | Other | low-impact exercise method that focuses on strengthening muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and overall body alignment. It emphasizes controlled movements, proper breathing, and core strength (especially the abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis).for 50-minute pers session for 5 times per week and follow up after 10 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Forced Vital Capacity | will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters | 10 weeks |
| Forced Expiratory Volume | will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters | 10 weeks |
| Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and measured in liters per seconds | will be recorded before and after the intervention using a spirometer, and measured in liters | 10 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Quality of life questionnaire : | SF-12 Health Survey will be used for the assessment of quality of life. It is a brief, 12-question covering eight health domains, including physical functioning, mental health, Score range: Lowest: 0 Highest: 100 Interpretation: 0 = worst health status 100 = best health status pain, and social functioning, yielding Physical (PCS) and Mental (MCS) Component Summary scores |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ayman MAE Mahany, PHD | Contact | 0021096614445 | a.mahany@meu.edu.jo | |
| Mohammed MAE Rafaat, PHD | Contact | 0021206530584 | aymanmila2020@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ayman MAE Mahany | Horus University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ayman Mohammad Abu Elmila Mahany | Recruiting | Amman | 11732 | Jordan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D026241 | Exercise Movement Techniques |
| ID | Term |
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| D026741 | Physical Therapy Modalities |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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This study will investigate the effect of 10-weeks Pilates exercise on pulmonary function and quality of life in postmenopausal women with normal BMI.
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simple randomized and masking of participants will be applied by sealed envelops in addition to using computer soft ware
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| diaphragmatic breathing exercises | Other | is a technique that focuses on deep breathing using the diaphragm rather than shallow chest breaths. It helps improve oxygen intake and promotes relaxation.for 5 to 10 minutes in a session, about 3-4 times per day and follow up after 10 weeks |
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| 10 weeks |