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Pilates vs. neuromuscular training: which fixes Knock-Knees best?

NCT ID NCT07192796

Symptom relief Sponsor: Şebnem Nur Alkan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether Pilates or neuromuscular exercises improve postural control in young adults with dynamic knee valgus (knock-knees during movement). Thirty-six participants were split into three groups: Pilates, neuromuscular training, or no exercise. Both exercise groups did supervised sessions three times a week for six weeks. The main measure was knee angle during a jump landing, with secondary measures of muscle strength and balance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pilates exercise program and neuromuscular exercise program
What this could lead to
If effective, these exercises could offer a simple, non-invasive way to improve knee alignment and balance in young adults with dynamic knee valgus.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercises may not work for all cases of knee valgus.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * having asymptomatic dynamic knee valgus * being between 18 and 24 years of age * having no medical history, a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 24 * no history of orthopedic, neurological, vascular, systemic, or rheumatic diseases * no complaints of pain in any part of the body during physical activities * the ability to communicate in Turkish (both written and verbal) Exclusion Criteria: * individuals with hip anteversion or retroversion or other postural disorders affecting knee kinematics, those unable to perform the exercises as demonstrated, those experiencing pain during exercises (VAS \>5) * individuals with a history of orthopedic surgery, those with strength deficits between extremities * the presence of cognitive or psychological disorders that could hinder cooperation * pregnancy or suspected pregnancy * sleep disorders, regular medication use, intake of painkillers, sedatives, or psychiatric drugs within the last 24 hours * history of chronic systemic, rheumatologic, neurological, or vascular diseases

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Conditions

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Knee Injuries

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Dynamic knee valgus Knee injuries Postural control deficit

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atlas University

    Istanbul, Kagıthane, 34403, Turkey (Türkiye)

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