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Title : Effect of Pilates Mat Exercise on Myoelectric Activity of Cervical Muscles in Patients with chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Abstract
Mechanical neck pain is caused by the straining of the neck,
which occurs through sustained posture or certain movements. This pain can
affect the tendons, muscles and discs, as well as the spine’s joints. Pilates is
system of repetitive exercise performed to promote strength, stability and
flexibility. Objective: The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy of
Pilates mat exercise on cervical flexor and extensor myoelectric amplitude in
subjects with chronic mechanical neck pain. Methods: This trial included 40
participants from both genders (30 males and 10 females) who were
diagnosed by an orthopedist with chronic mechanical neck pain and referred
to the physiotherapy clinic. The participants were randomly assigned to two
groups: group A, was an experimental group, included those receiving
Pilates mat exercise in conjunction with conventional therapy, and group B,
which is a control group, included those receiving only conventional therapy.
The treatment was delivered to both groups three times a week for 12 weeks.
The measuring variables include: pain, function, and muscle activity were
measured by using the visual analog scale, Arabic neck disability index, and
Electromyography respectively. All variables were assessed before and after
the 12 weeks. Results: To detect the impact of treatment and time on all
measured variables, M ANOVA was used and showed a statistically
significant effect (p < 0.05) in both groups in treatment and time with favor
to Pilate’s group. Conclusion: Both Pilates mat exercise combined with
conventional therapy and conventional therapy alone are effective techniques
for refining neck pain, function, and muscle amplitude in subjects with
chronic mechanical neck pain, with further improvement shown in the
experimental group that received the Pilates mat exercise treatment.