The effect of 8-weeks Pilates training on static and dynamic balance of athletes with chronic back injuries.

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Objectives: Back pain is a common complaint which is created by poor physical conditioning, and psychological stress. This study aimed to determine the effect of 8 weeks Pilates exercises in selected patients with chronic low back pain.
Methods: 36 male subjects suffering from chronic low back pain were randomly divided in two groups of Pilates and control. sibjects of Pilates group were asked to do some specific Pilates exercises for 8 weeks. Back pain questionnaire, Static and dynamic balance were evaluated.
Results: the results suggested that Pilates group had a better total pain and psychological pain scale (p=0.001) and also static and dynamic balance (p=0.001).
Conclusion: our results demonstrate that Pilates exercise can be effective in alleviating low back pain and improving balance.
our results demonstrate that Pilates exercise can be effective in alleviating low back pain and improving balance.our results demonstrate that Pilates exercise can be effective in alleviating low back pain and improving balance.

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