Investigation of reflections of reformer Pilates exercises on the life quality of women with disc herniation

Abstract

In this research, the reflections of reformer Pilates exercises on the life quality of women with herniated discs were investigated. The qualitative research technique was used in the research. The ‘phenomenology’ approach was used in the study conducted as qualitative research. In this research, the purpose sampling methods was chosen for the study group. The criterion includes participants who have been diagnosed with herniated discs by a doctor, have been actively practicing reformer plates for at least 3 months, and are female. In the research, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 31 women in 2023. During the data collection process, the "semi-structured interview" method was chosen, and the ‘interview form technique’ was used. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis methods. After analyzing the data obtained from the interviews with participants and coding the expressions of women with herniated discs, the data were gathered under four main themes. These themes are: 1) Situations that reduce quality of life, 2) The effect of reformer Pilates, 3) Leisure time activities, and 4) Sleep quality.