The Effectiveness of Pilates Exercise Programs in Patient with Chronic Low Back Pain

Introduction: Low back pain is common problem in population, Pilates exercises helps in reducing low back pain. Pilate’s method focus on core strengthening, posture and coordination of breathing with movement and the method was developed by Joseph Pilates.

Aim: Aim of the study is to find the effectiveness of Pilate’s exercises in relieving pain and in improving functional ability in low back pain.

Methodology: Pre and Post experimental study conducted to find the effectiveness of Pilates in relieving pain and in improving functional ability. 10 subject ages between 25 to 35 of both sexes were selected through purposive sampling.

Data collection: By using NPRS and modified Oswestry questionnaire.

Results: The mean score of pre-test and post-test showed significant difference at t value 8.43.

Conclusion: the finding of the study revealed that Pilates exercise was effective in relieving pain and in improving functional ability in low back pain.

Author(s): Nasereen Bobby*

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