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Trial reportEuropean journal of applied physiology2026

Effects of stabilization and yoga training on neuromuscular performance in sedentary women.

Raziye Erkan Özalp, Esin Yılmaz, İsmail Çalık

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in European journal of applied physiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Authors and funding

3 authors.

Raziye Erkan ÖzalpDepartment of Physical and Education and Sports, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey. rerkan@mehmetakif.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7403-3962
Esin YılmazDepartment of Physical and Education and Sports, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey.
İsmail ÇalıkDepartment of Physical and Education and Sports, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeA sedentary lifestyle impairs neuromuscular function by reducing muscle strength, postural control, and balance. This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of an 8-week yoga and stabilization program on isokinetic strength, dynamic balance, and functional movement screening (FMS) in sedentary young women.

methodsForty-two healthy sedentary women (aged 18-24) were randomly assigned to yoga (n = 14), stabilization (n = 14), or control (n = 14) groups. Intervention groups participated in once-weekly sessions: yoga (Surya Namaskar-based) or stabilization (motor control, core, and dynamic resistance exercises). The control group received no intervention. Pre- and post-assessments included isokinetic strength, the Y Balance Test (YBT), and FMS.

resultsBoth exercise groups showed significant improvements in FMS scores (Yoga: d = 0.86; Stabilization: d = 0.88) and right quadriceps strength (Yoga: d = 0.87-0.88; Stabilization: d = 0.86-0.88) compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The stabilization group showed greater gains in dynamic balance (YBT Right: d = 0.95; Left: d = 0.90), while the yoga group had relatively higher improvements in left hamstring strength (d = 0.62-0.68). Only the stabilization group showed significant increases in shoulder internal rotation strength (d = 0.67-0.84).

conclusionsOnce-weekly yoga and stabilization training improved neuromuscular performance in sedentary women. Stabilization exercises were more effective for balance and shoulder strength, while yoga contributed to flexibility and hamstring development. These findings support the feasibility of structured, low-frequency exercise programs to enhance physical function and potentially reduce injury risk in sedentary populations.

Indexed as

Muscle, SkeletalMuscle StrengthPostural BalanceSedentary BehaviorYogaAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansResistance TrainingYoung AdultFunctional movementNeuromuscular performanceSedentary lifestyleStabilization trainingYoga intervention

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