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

NCT ID NCT07192796

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

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.

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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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Knee Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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DYNAMIC KNEE VALGUS KNEE INJURIES POSTURAL CONTROL DEFICIT

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Locations

Atlas University

Istanbul, Kagıthane, 34403, Turkey (Türkiye)

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