Effects of 8 weeks of pilates exercise on chronic low back pain, lower muscle strength and static･dynamic balance in female healthcare workers

This study aims to confirm chronic low back pain, lower extremity muscle strength, and static/dynamic equilibrium of female medical workers after eight weeks of Pilates exercise. We constituted an experimental group (Pilates exercise group: PEG) and a control group (CG) of 18 each. The experimental group applied the Pilates exercise program for eight weeks, and the control group restricted exercise and physical activity during the testing period. As a result, statistically significant average differences were found before and after the Pilates exercise program in all variables except standing with eyes open among the experimental group