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Effectiveness of the Pilates method for individuals with nonspecific low back pain: clinical and electromyographic aspects
Machado, Pâmela Maiara; Alves, Morgana Cardoso; Hendler, Ketlyn Germann; Benetti, Vanessa Braitenbach; Souza Neto, Romeu Joaquim de; Barbosa, Rafael Inácio; Marcolino, Alexandre Márcio; Kuriki, Heloyse Uliam.
  • Machado, Pâmela Maiara; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
  • Alves, Morgana Cardoso; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
  • Hendler, Ketlyn Germann; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
  • Benetti, Vanessa Braitenbach; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
  • Souza Neto, Romeu Joaquim de; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
  • Barbosa, Rafael Inácio; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
  • Marcolino, Alexandre Márcio; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
  • Kuriki, Heloyse Uliam; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Araranguá. BR
Motriz (Online) ; 23(4): e101721, 2017. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-895021
ABSTRACT

AIMS:

The aim of this study was to verify the influence of Pilates on muscle activation of lumbar multifidus (LM) and transversus abdominis/internal oblique muscles (TrA/IO) in individuals with nonspecific low back pain.

METHODS:

Twelve individuals of both sexes with non-specific low back pain were evaluated before and after a two-month Pilates program in relation to electromyographic activity of LM and TrA/IO, as well as clinical aspects such as pain, flexibility, muscular endurance, quality of life; and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (in relation to physical and work-related activities. A statistical analysis was performed using a test for independent samples and significance was established at the level of 0.05.

RESULTS:

After eight weeks of Pilates training, there was an improvement in the clinical parameters of pain, flexibility, muscular endurance and disability. The individuals presented lower LM activation (p=0.025), higher trunk extension strength (p=0.005) and an increase in time from onset to peak muscle activation (p=0.02).

CONCLUSION:

Pilates protocol was effective for clinical improvement and motor behavior in patients with nonspecific low back pain and the parameters assessed showed a large effect size despite the small sample.(AU)
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Low Back Pain / Exercise Movement Techniques / Electromyography / Exercise Therapy Type of study: Practice guideline Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Motriz (Online) Journal subject: Educa‡Æo F¡sica e Treinamento / Medicina Esportiva / Medicina F¡sica e Reabilita‡Æo Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Low Back Pain / Exercise Movement Techniques / Electromyography / Exercise Therapy Type of study: Practice guideline Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Motriz (Online) Journal subject: Educa‡Æo F¡sica e Treinamento / Medicina Esportiva / Medicina F¡sica e Reabilita‡Æo Year: 2017 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina/BR