Effects of Reformer Pilates and Standard Physiotherapy on Rehabilitation After Femoral Lengthening Surgery.

NCT07124429 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-10840098-202.3.02-6683
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The femur, which forms the foundation of the lower extremity's skeletal system, is one of the most critical bones in the human body due to both its structural integrity and its functional duties.

Conditions

Femur; Short

Keywords

femur

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Muscle strength assessments

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

  8 weeks

• Muscle shortness

  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.

  8 weeks

• Joint Range of Motion

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

  8 weeks

• Muscle Reaction Time

  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.

  8 weeks

• Daily Living Activities

  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.

  8 weeks

• Pain Assessment

  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.

  8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Reformer Pilates

EXPERIMENTAL

Reformer Pilates

Other: Reformer Pilates

conservative treatment

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

conservative treatment

Other: conservative treatment

Interventions

Reformer Pilates OTHER

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.

Reformer Pilates

conservative treatment OTHER

Conservative physiotherapy is a treatment approach that aims to manage pain and improve function using non-surgical methods. This treatment often includes methods like applying hot packs to relax muscles and increase circulation, and using a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) device to help relieve pain.

conservative treatment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: male
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Aged between 18 and 45 years
• Male gender
• Having undergone bilateral femoral lengthening surgery for cosmetic purposes only
• The lengthening operation having been performed solely with the LON technique

You may not qualify if:

• Female patients
• Patients who have undergone unilateral femoral lengthening surgery
• Patients under 18 or over 45 years of age

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Medipol University Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bahceşehir University Health Center

Istanbul, 34070, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Conservative Treatment

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 9, 2025
• First Posted: August 15, 2025
• Study Start: January 11, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 11, 2025
• Study Completion: September 17, 2025
• Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)