Effectiveness of Pilates compared with home-based exercises in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain: Randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the effectiveness of a Pilates exercise program compared with home-based exercises in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain.

Design

A randomised controlled trial with a six-month follow-up.

Setting

Rehabilitation clinic.

Participants

One hundred and forty-five individuals (18-50 years of age) with low back pain for ≥ 12 consecutive weeks were enrolled and randomly allocated to either Pilates (n = 72) or home-based exercise groups (n = 73).

Interventions

Method Pilates (Mat Pilates exercises using accessories) versus home-based exercise (postural exercises, muscle stretching and strengthening, and spine stabilisation/mobilisation), twice a week, for 6 weeks.

Main measures

Assessments were perform

SUBMITTER: Tottoli CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528976 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature