Pilates exercises administered under the supervision of a physiotherapist on pain, endurance, and muscle strength in individuals with non-specific low back pain, and to determine which program is more beneficial and reliable.
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of different types of Pilates exercises administered under the supervision of a physiotherapist on pain, endurance, and muscle strength in individuals with non-specific low back pain, and to determine which program is more beneficial and reliable.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Reformer Pilates
Pilates control
online pilates
Hazal GENÇ
Istanbul, None Selected, Turkey (Türkiye)
Visual Analog Scale
A 10-cm line where participants mark their pain intensity, ranging from 'no pain' to 'worst pain'.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index
A 10-section questionnaire evaluating the impact of back pain on daily activities. maximum point 56
Time frame: 12 weeks
Fatigue Severity Scale
A 9-item self-report scale where participants rate how fatigue affects their daily life on a 1-7 scale.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Heart Rate Variability
Measured using the Polar H10 sensor to evaluate autonomic nervous system activity during rest and activity.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Trunk Flexor and Extensor Endurance Tests:
Time-based static hold tests assessing core stabilization ability in flexion and extension positions.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Plank Test
Participant holds a forearm plank position, and the time until fatigue or form loss is recorded to assess core endurance.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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