Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
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It is clinically important to assess kinematic parameters of lumbar spine movement to increase our understanding of lumbar mobility impairments in patients with low back pain. This is the first step for restoration of motor function. The use of non-invasive surface markers has currently attracted the interests of many researchers but scientific utilization of this technique for clinical research requires validity and reliability studies. ⋯ The results showed high reliability (ranging from 0.94 to 0.99) for angular measurements at L2-3 and L3-4 and lumbar curvature and also significant correlation between angular measurement derived from markers and vertebrae at L2-3 (r = 0.7, p = 0.015), L3-4 and lumbar curvature (r = 0.91 p = 0.001). The results showed that motions of skin markers follow the motions of the assigned underlying lumbar vertebrae. Therefore, skin markers can be confidently used for estimation of lumbar movements during lateral bending.
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Review Meta Analysis
Pilates-based exercise for persistent, non-specific low back pain and associated functional disability: a meta-analysis with meta-regression.
The purposes of this study were to systematically review and apply regression analysis to randomised controlled trials [RCTs] that evaluated the effectiveness of Pilates exercise in improving persistent, non-specific low back pain and functional disability. ⋯ Due to the presence of co-interventions and the low methodological quality of some studies, these conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
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Review Meta Analysis
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in women.
Because of its prevalence and impact on women's well-being, and its high financial costs, female LUTS is an important health problem that requires serious attention from health professionals. ⋯ The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis are promising and encouraging to conduct larger, rigorous osteopathic intervention studies for female urination disorders. Future studies should compare the osteopathic treatment with established standard procedures in the control group.
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Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Effect of Pilates on sleep quality and quality of life of sedentary population.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an exercise program based on the Pilates Matwork method on sedentary volunteers who self-reported changes in their sleep quality and quality of life. This was a prospective clinical study, in which the variables (level of sleepiness and quality of life) were compared before and after applying a protocol of 12 weeks of an exercise program (2 sessions per week). ⋯ Quality of life improved based on all of the emotional components and the physical components (p < 0.05) with the exception of the physical domain (p: 0.09). The results of this study indicate that the sedentary population who participated in this 12 week Pilates program experienced improvements in sleep quality and quality of life.