None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The objectives of this study were to: i) evaluate self-reported changes in low back pain intensity, functional disability, and Troublesomeness in people with chronic low back pain following a 6-week Pilates-based movement control and body awareness exercise programme; ii) to examine objective changes in flexibility of the lumbar spine, hips, and hamstrings in adults with CLBP following a 6-week Pilates exercise programme. iii) to determine factors that predict success or failure of this intervention in this group.
Interventions
Two 60 min Pilates-based movement control and body awareness small group classes per week for 6 weeks held in a private studio. One class each week mat based and one reformer based. All classes supervised by trained exercise practitioner (Pilates instructor with 5 years' experience). A record was kept of participant attendance and additional "make-up" sessions were allowed to maximise compliance.
Sponsors
Unitec Institute of Technology
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Current low back pain of at least 6 months duration OR Current low back pain of less than 6 months duration with repeated pain episodes in the last year
Exclusion criteria
Nerve root compression signs including leg pain to the knee or below Recent (last 12 months) spinal fracture, spinal tumour or spinal infection Abdominal or spinal surgery in last 12 months Osteoporosis Pregnancy (known or expected/anticipated) Co-morbidities or contraindications to exercise
Outcome results
None listed