Pilate mat exercise versus muscle energy technique on chronic non specific low back pain

Mohamed Hussien El Gendy; Hager Nazieh Hekal; Mohamed Abdelhaleem Kadah; Hisham Mohamed Hussein; Najlaa Fathi Ewais

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.9429

Authors

Mohamed Hussien El Gendy Professor, Department of basic science for Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
Hager Nazieh Hekal Department of basic science for Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt and Zifta general hospital, Zifta, Algharbia, Egypt
Mohamed Abdelhaleem Kadah Department of, orthopedic surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
Hisham Mohamed Hussein Department of physical therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
Najlaa Fathi Ewais Lecturer of physical therapy, Basic sciences department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

Keywords:

Chronic non-specific low back pain, Pilates Mat exercise, Muscle energy technique

Abstract

Background: Many studies have been performed to evaluate the best physical therapy technique for treating chronic nonspecific low back pain. Pilate exercises and muscle energy techniques showed favorable results in many trials. Yet, no comparisons were conducted to compare their effects. Purpose: To compare between the effects of pilate mat exercise (PME) and Muscle energy technique (MET) on pain intensity, functional disability, trunk range of motion, and flexibility in patients with chronic non specific low back pain. Subjects: seventy-eight patients diagnosed, by their orthopedist, with chronic non specific low back pain participated in this study. Methods: Patients were divided randomly into three groups: Pilate group: consisted of 29 patients who received PME and standard treatment, MET group: consisted of 29 patients who received MET treatment and standard treatment, Control group: consisted of 29 patients who received standard treatment only. Interventions were performed for 12 sessions (3 sessions/ week) over a period of four weeks. Outcomes were assessed at the beginning and at the end of the fourth week using visual analogue scale for pain intensity, V-sit and reach test (VSR) for flexibility of hamstring and lower back muscles.

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