Effectiveness of the Pilates method for individuals with nonspecific low back pain: clinical and electromyographic aspects
Motriz (Online)
; 23(4): e101721, 2017. tab, ilus
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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)Mots clés
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Sujet Principal:
Lombalgie
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Techniques d'exercices physiques
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Électromyographie
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Traitement par les exercices physiques
Type d'étude:
Guideline
Limites du sujet:
Female
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Humans
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Male
langue:
En
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Motriz (Online)
Thème du journal:
EducaÆo F¡sica e Treinamento
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Medicina Esportiva
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Medicina F¡sica e ReabilitaÆo
Année:
2017
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Article