Jul 09, 2025
Comparing Core Strengthening and Pilates Exercises for People with Low Back Pain
- Mohammad Ramiz Uddin1,
- Dr. Md. Feroz Kabir1
- 1Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science and Technology
Protocol Citation: Mohammad Ramiz Uddin, Dr. Md. Feroz Kabir 2025. Comparing Core Strengthening and Pilates Exercises for People with Low Back Pain. protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.5qpvodnk7g4o/v1
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Created: July 08, 2025
Last Modified: July 09, 2025
Protocol Integer ID: 221940
Keywords: Mechanical Low Back Pain, Core Strengthening, Pilates Exercise, A randomized Clinical trial., low back pain this randomized clinical trial, mechanical low back pain, pilates exercises for people, low back pain, pilates exercise, reducing pain, comparing core strengthening, strengthening exercise, core strengthening, core strength, efficacy of core, pain, core
Funders Acknowledgements:
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science and Technology
Abstract
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of core strengthening exercises and Pilates exercises in reducing pain and improving function in individuals with mechanical low back pain. We expect both interventions to be effective, with potential differences in outcomes related to core strength, disability, and quality of life.
Materials
Primary Outcome:
1. Core Muscle Strength: Pressure Biofeedback
Secondary Outcome:
- Pain (VAS)
- Functional Disability (ODI)
- Quality of Life (SF-36)
Troubleshooting
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Acknowledgements
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) for partially funding this study. We also thank the faculty members, clinical staff, and all participants whose support and cooperation were essential to the successful execution of this research.