Abstract

Background: Though pilates and back exercises both have been proven to benefit people for nonspecific low back ache, yet to be delineated regarding the efficacy. Clarity of conclusion could be reached as combined study has not been recorded so far. Hence the study aims to examine whether is two approaches causes a difference in outcomes in reducing low back ache. Aim: To compare the effectiveness of pilates versus back exercises of in the adolescents with non-specific low back ache. Objectives: Though pilates and back exercises both have been proven to benefit people for non specific low back ache, yet to be delineated regarding the efficacy. Clarity of conclusion could be reached as combined study has not been recorded so far. Hence the study aims to examine whether is two approaches causes a difference in outcomes in reducing low back ache. Result: There was significant reduction in pain and functional disability between pre and post treatment programs in Group I when compared with Group II. Conclusion: The results of the study indicated that the pilates is more effective than back exercises alone for reducing pain and functional disability in adolescents with non-specific low back ache.

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