Effectiveness of Pilates Versus Yoga in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Background: The neck pain comes from multifactorial origin and affects approximately 70 % of individuals at some point in their lives being considered a frequent problem of disability. Pilates has been widely used physical conditioning method that improves posture and develop body sense. Although the neck pain symptoms are common within the population, no study has investigated the effectiveness of the Pilates method as a possible treatment for neck pain. The aim this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Pilates and Yoga method on pain, function and quality of life in patients with chronic mechanical neck pain. Methodology: Thirty patients diagnosed with chronic mechanical neck pain were randomly assigned to receive Pilates exercises (group A) and Yoga exercises (group B). Outcome measures such as numerical pain rating scale and neck disability index was taken to assess pain and functional status respectively. The exercise program lasted for 3 weeks. Results: Neck disability index decreases significantly in the Pilates group {standard deviation (SD) 13.66 vs. week 3 (SD) 12.16, and (p value
Keywords: Chronic mechanical neck pain, Pilates, Yoga, NPRS, NDI
How to Cite?: Dr. Gaurav Bhatnagar, Dr. Saqib Syed, Dr. Pallavi Dangat, Dr. Shyam Jungade, Dr. Pooja Khadkikar, "Effectiveness of Pilates Versus Yoga in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Comparative Study", Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 957-961, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20214200916, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20214200916