Does a program of Pilates improve chronic non-specific low back pain?
V Gladwell, S Head, M Haggar…�- Journal of sport�…, 2006 - journals.humankinetics.com
V Gladwell, S Head, M Haggar, R Beneke
Journal of sport rehabilitation, 2006•journals.humankinetics.comObjective: To evaluate the effect of a program of modified Pilates for active individuals with
chronic non-specific low back pain. Design: A single blind randomized controlled trial.
Participants: 49 individuals with chronic low back pain were randomly allocated to control
(n= 24) or Pilates group (n= 25). Thirty-four individuals completed the study (14 and 20
individuals for control and Pilates group, respectively). Intervention: The Pilates group
undertook a six week program of Pilates. Both groups continued with normal activity. Main�…
chronic non-specific low back pain. Design: A single blind randomized controlled trial.
Participants: 49 individuals with chronic low back pain were randomly allocated to control
(n= 24) or Pilates group (n= 25). Thirty-four individuals completed the study (14 and 20
individuals for control and Pilates group, respectively). Intervention: The Pilates group
undertook a six week program of Pilates. Both groups continued with normal activity. Main�…
Objective
To evaluate the effect of a program of modified Pilates for active individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain.
Design
A single blind randomized controlled trial.
Participants
49 individuals with chronic low back pain were randomly allocated to control (n = 24) or Pilates group (n = 25). Thirty-four individuals completed the study (14 and 20 individuals for control and Pilates group, respectively).
Intervention
The Pilates group undertook a six week program of Pilates. Both groups continued with normal activity.
Main Outcome Measures
An assessor blinded to group allocation conducted functional and questionnaire-based assessments pre- and post- intervention.
Results
Improvements were seen in the Pilates group post- intervention period with increases ( P < 0.05) in general health, sports functioning, flexibility, proprioception, and a decrease in pain. The control group showed no significant differences in the same measures post- intervention.
Conclusions
These data suggest that Pilates used as a specific core stability exercise incorporating functional movements can improve non-specific chronic low back pain in an active population compared to no intervention. Additionally, Pilates can improve general health, pain level, sports functioning, flexibility, and proprioception in individuals with chronic low back pain.
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