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A 12-week Pilates Programme for Low Back Pain: Perceived and Actual Outcomes

NCT06395493 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2024-05-02

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Summary

Pilates has emerged as a prominent exercise therapy gaining recognition among healthcare professionals for its potential benefits in managing low back pain (LBP). As healthcare practitioners increasingly incorporate Pilates into clinical practice, understanding its effects on LBP becomes crucial. This study explores the rationale behind Pilates as a therapeutic intervention for LBP, its diverse applications, varying programme durations, and the significance of long-term follow-ups. Through an examination of existing studies, the aim is to unravel the nuanced impact of Pilates on pain intensity, functional disability, and overall quality of life for individuals experiencing LBP. Furthermore, this study addresses gaps in current research, guiding the way for an extended exploration into the ideal duration of Pilates programmes and the implications of sustained, long-term engagement.

Throughout this research study, the following research question was adopted: What is the perception and actual outcomes of a Pilates programme in the management of LBP in the short and long term?

The null hypothesis (H0) for this study was that there is no significant difference following a 12 weeks Pilates programme in all outcome measures. The alternative hypothesis (H1) stated that there is significant difference in outcomes following a 12-week Pilates programme in the management of LBP.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Pilates Group

In this study, the participants in the Pilates group will undergo 2 sessions per week, for 12 consecutive weeks.

PROCEDURE

Exercise Group

In this study, the participants in the Exercise group will undergo 2 sessions per week, for 12 consecutive weeks.

PROCEDURE

Control Group

The participants in the control group, are those who either opt not to do the exercises or are on the waiting list for physiotherapy intervention. Therefore, they will not undergo any intervention for 12 consecutive weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Malta

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mr Tonio Agius · Principal Supervisor

  • Anabel Sciriha · Co-supervisor

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-30
Primary Completion
2024-08-31
Completion
2025-08-31

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