Pilates for tight hamstrings in young adults
This study tests if Pilates-based exercises can help loosen tight hamstring muscles in young adults. You would follow an 8-week program and we would measure how your flexibility improves.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 24 years old
- You are currently a student at Yalova University
- You have been told you have hamstring tightness (shortened hamstrings)
- You are willing to do the exercises for 8 weeks and not join another exercise program during the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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