Effect of Pilates exercise on balance and spinal curvature in subjects with upper cross syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Rania Karkousha; Jermeen Yousef; Neveen Abdel Raoof; Mariam Grase

doi:10.5114/pq.2024.130504

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Original paper

Effect of Pilates exercise on balance and spinal curvature in subjects with upper cross syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Rania N. Karkousha

¹

,

Jermeen E. Yousef

²

,

Neveen A. Abdel Raoof

¹

,

Mariam Omran Grase

¹

Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya University, Egypt

Physiotherapy Quarterly

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/pq.2024.130504

Online publish date: 2023/08/24

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Introduction
To investigate the outcomes of Pilates exercise compared to traditional treatment for management of the upper cross syndrome (UCS).

Methods
Forty participants (females) with UCS were randomly divided into two equal groups: group A (control group) and group B (experimental group). Both groups received two sessions per week for four consecutive weeks. Group A received traditional physical therapy program in form of stretching, strengthening and postural correction exercises while Group B received Pilates exercise program. Primary outcome measures were balance, spinal curvature, Craniovertebral angle (CV), and rounded shoulders while the Neck Disability Index and Visual Analogue Scale served as secondary outcome measures. Measurements were recorded before and after treatment.

Results
Comparison between pre-and post-treatment test results showed that all dependent variables significantly improved for both groups (p > 0.001). However, Pilates exercise resulted in greater improvement in terms of balance, spinal curvature, CVA, and pain (p > 0.001).

Conclusions
Pilates exercise program proved better than traditional physical therapy program in improving spinal curvature, balance, and function and reducing pain in UCS.

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Effect of Pilates exercise on balance and spinal curvature in subjects with upper cross syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Rania N. Karkousha 1 , Jermeen E. Yousef 2 , Neveen A. Abdel Raoof 1 , Mariam Omran Grase 1

balance, Pilates exercise, upper cross syndrome, spinal curvature

Rania N. Karkousha

¹

,

Jermeen E. Yousef

²

,

Neveen A. Abdel Raoof

¹

,

Mariam Omran Grase

¹