Author(s):
Basit Mustafa, C. Nageswari, B. Thillaieaswaran, Surbhi Kaura
Email(s):
basitmustafa32@gmail.com , nagesmpt@gmail.com , b.thillaieaswaran@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in , physiosurbhi123@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00597 
Address:
Basit Mustafa1, C. Nageswari2, B. Thillaieaswaran3, Surbhi Kaura4
1Physiotherapy Student, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 203201.
2Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 203201. ORCID ID- 0000 0002 7379 8215.
3Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and engineering, School of Computing Science and Engineering, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 203201. ORCID ID - 0000- 0003-4823-989X.
4Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, 203201. ORCID ID- 0009 0000 4015 6964.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 9,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Background: Core strength is crucial for posture, balance, and injury prevention. Young university students, due to prolonged sitting, often exhibit weak core muscles and poor posture. Pilates is a popular intervention for core activation, but the efficacy of wall-based Pilates exercises compared to conventional Pilates remains unclear. Pilates is an effective method for core training, but comparative data between Wall Pilates and Conventional Pilates is limited. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of Wall Pilates and Conventional Pilates on core strength and stability in sedentary university students. Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 362 university students aged 18–25 years was identified. Participants were randomized to either Wall Pilates (n=178) or Conventional Pilates (n=184). Both groups trained thrice weekly for 12 weeks. Core strength and endurance was assessed pre- and post-intervention using the Kraus-Weber Test. Results: At the end of the 12-week intervention, both groups showed significant improvements in core strength endurance as measured by the Kraus-Weber Test. The Wall Pilates group demonstrated a greater increase in mean scores, rising from a baseline mean of 2.1±0.8 to 5.3±0.6 post-intervention. The Conventional Pilates group improved from a baseline mean of 2.0±0.7 to 4.6±0.7. Statistical analysis revealed that the Wall Pilates group’s post-test scores were significantly higher than those of the Conventional Pilates group (p < 0.01), indicating superior gains in core strength endurance with the wall-based approach. No adverse events were reported in either group during the study. Conclusion: Both Pilates methods improved core endurance. However, Wall Pilates is more effective than conventional Pilates in enhancing core endurance among sedentary young adults. Universities should consider integrating wall-based exercises into wellness programs
Cite this article:
Basit Mustafa, C. Nageswari, B. Thillaieaswaran, Surbhi Kaura. A Comparative Study on the effectiveness of Wall-Based Pilates and Conventional Pilates in Enhancing Core Strength and Stability among Sedentary University students. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(9):4283-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00597
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Basit Mustafa, C. Nageswari, B. Thillaieaswaran, Surbhi Kaura. A Comparative Study on the effectiveness of Wall-Based Pilates and Conventional Pilates in Enhancing Core Strength and Stability among Sedentary University students. Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(9):4283-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00597 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-9-43
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