The effectiveness of Pilates exercise in people with chronic low back pain: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of Pilates exercise in people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) through a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Data sources

A search for RCTs was undertaken using Medical Search Terms and synonyms for "Pilates" and "low back pain" within the maximal date range of 10 databases. Databases included the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature; Cochrane Library; Medline; Physiotherapy Evidence Database; ProQuest: Health and Medical Complete, Nursing and Allied Health Source, Dissertation and Theses; Scopus; Sport Discus; Web of Science.

Study selection

Two independent reviewers were involved in the selection of evidence. To be included, relevant RCTs needed to be published in the English language

SUBMITTER: Wells C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4077575 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature