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Application of Pilates-based exercises in the treatment of chronic non-specific low back pain: state of the art
  1. Małgorzata Eliks,
  2. Małgorzata Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak,
  3. Krystyna Zeńczak-Praga
  1. Laboratory of Medical Electrodiagnostics, Department of Health Prophylaxis, Heliodor Swiecicki Clinical Hospital, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
  1. Correspondence to Małgorzata Eliks, Laboratory of Medical Electrodiagnostics, Department of Health Prophylaxis, Heliodor Swiecicki Clinical Hospital, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań 60-101, Poland; malgorzata.eliks{at}gmail.com

Abstract

According to the current recommendations on the management of chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP), the intervention in this group of patients should include a programme of exercises. Pilates is a system of exercises widely used in patients with low back pain. The practices based on this method have promoted the restoration of the function of muscles involved in lumbopelvic stabilisation, that is, transversus abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles. During each exercise, specific principles of this method should be followed to restore or sustain the motor control of the lumbar spine and proper body posture. The aim of this study is to present the current state of knowledge concerning the application of Pilates method in the management of CNLBP as well as to define factors (eg, duration, frequency, exercises performed on a mat or specific equipment) influencing the effectiveness of Pilates in these individuals.

  • Pilates
  • programme of exercice
  • chronic non-specific low back pain

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-135920

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    • Contributors ME, MZS and KZP wrote the manuscript and accepted the final version of the manuscript.

    • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Patient consent for publication Not required.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.