Objective: Chronic non-specific low back pain is one of the causes of disability in individuals and chronic pain is considered one of the most important medical problems in the world. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect and durability of Pilates exercises on pain, range of motion, and proprioception in women with chronic non-specific low back pain.
Methods: Methods: The present study is a quasi-experimental study. In this study, 20 women with chronic non-specific low back pain diagnosed by an orthopedic specialist were randomly and equally selected into two groups: Pilates (n=10) and control (n=10). Physical factors including pain intensity (VAS), proprioception (goniometer), reconstruction of 30 degrees of lumbar flexion angle, range of motion (Schuber), were recorded in the pre-test and post-test after eight weeks..Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, Pilates exercises were effective in reducing pain, increasing proprioception, and range of motion. Therefore, it seems that the Pilates training protocol can be used as a useful method for the rehabilitation of people with chronic non-specific low back pain, and these effects were persistent after 8 weeks.
Results: The results of this study indicate the effect of the Pilates exercise program on pain reduction.
Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, Pilates exercises were effective in reducing pain, increasing proprioception, and range of motion.
Keywords: Pilates, pain, range of motion, proprioception