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Abstract Title:

Effects of Pilates and yoga in patients with chronic neck pain: A sonographic study.

Abstract Source:

J Rehabil Med. 2018 Jan 10 ;50(1):80-85. PMID: 29160551

Abstract Author(s):

Naime Uluğ, Öznur Tunca Yılmaz, Murat Kara, Levent Özçakar

Article Affiliation:

Naime Uluğ

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Various studies have shown the efficacy of conventional isometric, Pilates and yoga exercises. However, data on the effects and comparison of these specific exercises on the cervical muscle morphology are insufficient or lacking.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of different exercise treatments on neck muscles in patients with chronic neck pain.

DESIGN: A randomized study.

METHODS: Fifty-six patients with chronic neck pain were randomized into 3 groups as follows: Pilates group (n = 20), yoga group (n = 18) and isometric group (n = 18). Demographics and background information were recorded. The thickness and cross-sectional area of neck muscles were evaluated by ultrasound imaging. Cervical motions were measured with a goniometer. Pain severity was evaluated withthe McGill Pain Scale, disability with the Neck Disability Index, quality of life with the Nottingham Health Profile, and emotional status with the Beck Depression Inventory. In addition to a conventional physio-therapy programme, 15 sessions of physical therapy, including hot pack, ultrasound, andtranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), were provided to all patients. All groups performed the exercises for 6 weeks. The aforementioned assessments were performed before and 6 weeks after the treatment.

RESULTS: Although pain, disability, depression and quality of life improved similarly within all groups (all p < 0.05), muscle thickness values as regards the semispinalis capitis were increased only in the Pilates group (p = 0.022).

STUDY LIMITATIONS: The lack of complex (progressive resistive) exercise treatment protocols, short treatment duration and partial supervision.

CONCLUSION: All 3 types of exercise had favourable effects on pain and functional scores, but no differences were found among the groups, except for the Pilates group, in which the semispinalis capitis muscle increased in thickness.

Study Type : Human Study
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Additional Keywords : Neck Pain, Pilates, yoga

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