Background For many years, low back pain has been both the leading cause of days lost
from work and the leading indication for medical rehabilitation. The goal of the German …

Background Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) are increasingly recognized as a
common anatomical variant associated with altered patterns of degenerative spine changes …

BACKGROUND: Although the Pilates method has been reported to be effective in women
with low back pain (LBP), the efficacy of Pilates exercises in pregnant women with LBP has …

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is a major cause of disability and healthcare expenditure
worldwide. Its prevalence is increasing globally from somatic and psychosocial factors …

Materials and Methods: Forty-six subjects were enrolled in this study, but only 41 were
included in the study. The subjects were divided into 2 groups: Pilates group (PG) and a …

Participation in exercise programs is heartily recommended for older adults since the level of
physical fitness directly influences functional independence. The aim of this present study …

Purpose Low back pain is the most frequently reported musculoskeletal disorder and
represents one of the highest patient burdens in healthcare. This systematic review and …

Objectives This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness and delivery of Pilates
to reduce pain and disability and to improve physical function and quality of life in middle …

Aim: To assess the effects of clinical Pilates exercises (CPE) on the level of pain, functional
status, flexibility, static and dynamic endurance of the trunk muscles and quality of life (QoL) …

Low back pain (LBP) is prevalent and may transition into chronic LBP (cLBP) with
associated reduced quality of life, pain, and disability. Because cLBP affects a heterogenous …