Authors : Dr. Pooja Gulunjkar; Dr. Surendra Wani; Dr. Ravinder Kaur Mahapatra

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun624

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Abstract : Aim To compare the effectiveness of Pilates exercises and Back rehabilitation protocol on pain, core strength and functional status in low back pain patients with lumbar disc herniation.  Methodology Thirty-nine subjects were included in the study and allocated in two groups Pilates and Back rehabilitation group. They were given supervised intervention for 2 weeks followed by 2 weeks of home exercise program. Hot fomentation and ergonomic advice were given to patients in both the groups. Outcome measures used were Visual Analogue Scale, Pressure biofeedback unit and Oswestry disability index to assess pain, core strength, and disability respectively pre-treatment at week 0 and post 4-week intervention.  Results Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 24. There was a significant difference on an intra-group analysis in outcome measures in Pilates and Back rehabilitation group, however, a non-significant difference existed on an inter-group comparison between the two groups.  Conclusion Both the intervention techniques that is Pilates exercises and Back rehabilitation protocol were equally effective in reducing pain, increasing core strength and reducing disability over a period of 4 weeks in low back pain patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Keywords : Pilates Exercises, Back Rehabilitation, Low Back Pain, Lumbar Disc Herniation.

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