The central nervous system makes use of proprioceptive
information of the muscles, joints, and skin receptors for
general movement and static balance, enabling the body
to exercise efficiently7). Of the many exercise therapies
for chronic back pain patients, stabilization exercises that
strengthen abdominal and pelvic muscles for improving
spine stabilization and posture maintenance8) are widely
used. As a means to stabilize the trunk, Pilates exercises,
which are centered around the core muscles, are popular
among LBP patients9).
The Pilates method can be categorized into mat Pilates
and apparatus Pilates; the latter is a type of resistance exercise
that uses springs and pulleys from apparatuses, such as
the reformer and Cadillac10).
This study examined the influence of mat Pilates and apparatus
Pilates on pain and static balance of businesswomen
with chronic back pain.