The efficacy of the addition of the Pilates Method over a minimal intervention on disability, kinesiofobia, pain intensity and global-perceived effect in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomised controlled trial.

Pilates Group + Minimal intervention Patients allocated to the Pilates group will receive specific exercises based upon the Pilates method. The Pilates version that will be used on this study will be the "Mat Pilates version" which consists of all usual Pilates exercises performed on a mat (i.e. no special equipment will be used). The patients will receive individualised treatment for 1 hour a day, twice a week over six weeks (i.e. 12 sessions of treatment in total). The progression of the exercises will be performed on an individual basis, based upon the patient´s presentation. These patients will also receive all components of the minimal intervention group as described below: Patients will receive instructions from a booklet that contains information on low back pain, anatomy of the lumbar spine and pelvis plus advice on posture and movements related to activities of daily living.