Chronic Low Back Ache And Lumbar Disc Lesion Treated With Combined Pilates, Physiotherapy And Mckenzie: An Evidence Based Study

Research Article
Subramanian S.S
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0808.0730
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Pilates, McKenzie protocol, Oswestry lowback Pain Score, NMRI
Abstract: 

Lowback ache was the most common musculoskeletal disorder recorded among software professionals. With chronic lowback ache soft tissue changes resulting in decrease in productivity and subjects quality of life. Aims & Objective of this study was to analyse the impact of combined McKenzie protocol Pilates and physiotherapy among a chronic lowback pain subject. Materials & Methodology: Subject was treated with McKenzie method, Pilates exercises and physiotherapy using air inflated Physioball. With a frequency of thrice weekly for one month duration in March 2017. Exercises were progressed gradually with number of repetition, postures and period of holding. Results: pre and post Oswestry lowback pain questioner revealed (P<.01) statistically significant results. Conclusions: Conservative physiotherapy combining concepts of various techniques was effective in the rehabilitation of chronic lowback pain subjects.