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Effects of Mat Pilates Versus Functional Training on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Mechanical Low Back Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Mat pilates Training and Functional Training for Mechanical Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will be a randomized clinical trial. Total 44 Subjects with mechanical low back pain will be assigned randomly by using non probability convenient random sampling in to two groups with 22 subjects in each group. Subjects in one group will be treated with mat Pilates training and the other group with the functional training. NPRS, Inclinometer and urdu version of Modified Oswestry Disablility questionair would be used to measure the outcome of pain, Range of Motion and Disability respectively. After data collection from defined study setting, data will be entered and analyzed at Riphah International University lahore.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
In this group 22 patients will perform mat pilates training. Patients will be asked to stay comfortable while performing mat pilates exercies that involve different types of movements of whole body like leg lifts, toe taps, Single leg stretch, one leg circle, side bend preparation, side kicks, side leg lifts, roll down and crisscross to improve the core strength. Treatments will be provided in 30 mins, three sessions per week for 8 consecutive weeks.
In this group 22 patients will perform functional training. Patients will be instructed to perform their daily living movements like squatting, reaching, or even carrying a heavy object. These exercises typically use the whole body and emphasize core strength and stability. Functional training typically uses weight-bearing activities that work the core muscles in the torso. the functional movements include involve glute bridge, squats, pushups, lateral lunge, step up to shoulder press, goblet and squats. Treatments will be provided in 30 mins, three sessions per week for 8 consecutive weeks.