NCT01999283

Effect of Group Pilates and Yoga Exercise Classes for Chronic Cervical Pain

Effect of Group Pilates and Yoga Exercise Classes on Function, Range of Motion, Endurance, Postural Position, Medication Use and Balance in Adults With Chronic Cervical Pain

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 88 (actual)
• Sponsor: Wayne State University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Exercise has been found to be effective in alleviating back and neck pain. Two exercise methods which are available in the community in a group format are Yoga and Pilates. While there is some research on the efficacy of these exercise methods for low back pain, there is no definitive research on the use of Yoga or Pilates group exercise for individuals with chronic cervical pain.This study investigated the effect of group Yoga and Pilates exercise compared to a wait-listed control group on impairments and function related to neck pain for individuals with chronic cervical pain.

Detailed description

Individuals reporting chronic mild to moderate neck pain for more than 3 months were assigned to a pilates, yoga or wait-listed control group. The exercise group consisted of 12 one hour small group sessions instructed by experienced Physical Therapists with additional yoga or pilates training. Participants were evaluated at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Exercise participants also completed a follow up 6 weeks after completion.

Conditions

• Cervical Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Yoga Group Exercise	Yoga poses and postures modified to diminish stress on the cervical region and improve flexibility. Breathing and mind-body focus to address stress-related discomfort. A general Hatha yoga style will be used with components from Ashtanga Yoga. Intensity and range of motion will be progressively increased as tolerated.
OTHER	Pilates Group Mat Exercise	The Pilates mat exercises focus on both spinal muscle activation and stability, progressive endurance of the stabilizing muscles with arm and leg challenges and dynamic mobility. The exercises are progressed from more supported to anti-gravity position, slow increases in arm weights and flexibility.

Timeline

• Start date: 2010-07-01
• Primary completion: 2013-05-01
• Completion: 2013-05-01
• First posted: 2013-12-03
• Last updated: 2013-12-03

Locations

4 sites across 1 country: United States