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Trial reportAging clinical and experimental research2023

Effects of a tailored mat-Pilates exercise program for older adults on pain, functioning, and balance in women with chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Dimitrios Lytras, Paris Iakovidis, Evaggelos Sykaras, Anastasios Kottaras, Konstantinos Kasimis, Ioannis Myrogiannis, Aristeidis Barouxakis, Georgia Tarfali

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Trial report in Aging clinical and experimental research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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NCT04752579 nacompletednot on this map

Effects of a Mat Pilates Exercise Program on Pain, Functional Ability and Balance in Elderly Women With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

TypeinterventionalSponsorAristotle University Of ThessalonikiRan2021 to 2021Enrolled63ConditionsLow Back PainArmsPilates exercise program
NCT07458776 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Muscle Energy Technique and Pilates Exercises on Pain and Physical Function in Patients With Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of LahoreRan2025 to 2025Enrolled72ConditionsNonspecific Low Back PainArmsMuscle Energy Technique, Pilates Exercises
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8 authors.

Dimitrios LytrasDepartment of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece. lytrasde@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6562-2036
Paris IakovidisLaboratory of Biomechanics and Ergonomics, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University - Alexander Campus, Sindos, P.O. Box 141, 57 400, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Evaggelos SykarasDepartment of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thermi, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Anastasios KottarasLaboratory of Biomechanics and Ergonomics, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University - Alexander Campus, Sindos, P.O. Box 141, 57 400, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Konstantinos KasimisLaboratory of Biomechanics and Ergonomics, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University - Alexander Campus, Sindos, P.O. Box 141, 57 400, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Ioannis MyrogiannisMedical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, University Campus, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Aristeidis BarouxakisLaboratory of Biomechanics and Ergonomics, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, International Hellenic University - Alexander Campus, Sindos, P.O. Box 141, 57 400, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Georgia TarfaliBiomedical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMat-Pilates exercise is effective for chronic non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), but its application in older women is understudied.

aimTo examine the effects of a 10-week mat-Pilates program on pain, disability, and balance in older women with chronic NSLBP.

methodsSixty-three women (≥ 65 years) with chronic NSLBP were randomly assigned to intervention (IG) or control (CG) groups. IG received individualized mat-Pilates sessions (45 min, twice weekly), while CG followed a home-based general exercise program. Primary outcomes included visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), timed up-and-go (TUG), and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) at baseline, 10 weeks, and 6 months post-intervention. Repeated measures multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was used, adjusted for exercise adherence and analgesic use.

resultsIG significantly improved in VAS and RMDQ scores at 10 weeks and 6 months (p > 0.05). No significant differences were observed in TUG and BBS scores at any measurement point. No between-group differences were found in analgesic use or adherence to exercise during the 6-month follow-up.

conclusionsA 10-week mat-Pilates program reduced pain and improved disability in older women with chronic NSLBP, effects which persisted at 6 months. However, no impact on balance, analgesic use, or exercise adherence was observed. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER/DATE OF REGISTRATION: NCT04752579/February 12, 2021.

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Chronic PainExercise Movement TechniquesLow Back PainAgedAnalgesicsExercise TherapyFemaleHumansAnalgesicsChronic low back painMat-Pilates exercisesOlder womenPhysical therapyRehabilitation

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