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Effectiveness of Education to Keep the Abdomen Relaxed Versus Contracted During Pilates Exercises in Patients With Primary Chronic Low Back Pain: a Randomised Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Pilates method exercises for Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 152 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of education to keep the abdomen relaxed versus contracted during Pilates exercises in patients with primary chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomised into two groups that will be treated with Pilates exercises for 12 weeks. The control group will receive guidance on the specific activation of the center of strength (the powerhouse), while the experimental group will receive guidance to perform the exercises in a relaxed and smooth way. Primary outcomes will be pain intensity and disability 12 weeks post randomisation.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will be randomised into two groups that will be treated with Pilates exercises for 12 weeks (twice a week for 60 minutes). The control group will receive guidance on the specific activation of the center of strength (the powerhouse), while the experimental group will receive guidance to perform the exercises in a relaxed and smooth way.