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Effects of a mat Pilates-based exercise program for low back pain in helicopter pilots of the Brazilian Air Force: Randomized controlled trial.
Correia Bulhões, Lidiane Cristina; Alves Gomes, Sâmara Raquel; da Silva, Vinícius Dantas; de Azevedo Rodolfo, Jully Israely; Macedo, Liane de Brito; Brasileiro, Jamilson Simões.
Afiliação
  • Correia Bulhões LC; Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
  • Alves Gomes SR; Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
  • da Silva VD; Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
  • de Azevedo Rodolfo JI; Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
  • Macedo LB; Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Santa Cruz, Brazil.
  • Brasileiro JS; Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil. Electronic address: jamilson.brasileiro@ufrn.br.
J Bodyw Mov Ther ; 39: 544-549, 2024 Jul.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38876683
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

Helicopter pilots may present chronic low back pain due to vibration exposure and asymmetric posture during flight.

OBJECTIVES:

To analyze the effects of a Pilates-based exercise program on low back pain of helicopter pilots of the Brazilian Air Force.

METHODS:

This is a randomized controlled trial with fifteen helicopter pilots of the Brazilian Air Force, who were assessed for pain intensity (Numerical Pain Rating Scale), disability associated with low back pain, and spine muscle endurance in three positions trunk extension (Ito test) and left and right lateral bridge. Individuals were randomly distributed into the regular exercises group (REG) (n = 7), oriented to maintain their exercise routine, and Pilates group (PG) (n = 8), which performed an exercise program based on Pilates method twice a week for 12 weeks. Reassessments occurred after 6 and 12 weeks. Data were analyzed on SPSS 20.0 software using a significance level of 5%.

RESULTS:

PG showed a significant reduction in low back pain after 12 weeks of training compared with REG (mean difference of 3.5 points, p < 0.0001). We also observed increased endurance of trunk extensors (p = 0.002) and right (p = 0.001) and left lateral muscles (p = 0.001) in the PG compared with REG. However, the indexes of disability did not change between groups.

CONCLUSION:

Pain intensity was significantly reduced while spine muscle endurance increased in PG compared with REG after intervention; thus, Pilates-based exercises should be considered in physical conditioning programs for helicopter pilots.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Dor Lombar / Técnicas de Exercício e de Movimento / Militares Limite: Adult / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: J Bodyw Mov Ther Assunto da revista: MEDICINA FISICA / TERAPEUTICA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Dor Lombar / Técnicas de Exercício e de Movimento / Militares Limite: Adult / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: J Bodyw Mov Ther Assunto da revista: MEDICINA FISICA / TERAPEUTICA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Estados Unidos