Revista brasileira de fisioterapia
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of the Pilates method for pain and disability in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
To systematically review the available evidence on the efficacy of the Pilates method in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain. ⋯ Pilates was better than a minimal intervention for reducing pain and disability in patients with chronic low back pain. Pilates was not better than other types of exercise for short-term pain reduction.