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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_17 | Pages 13 - 13
1 Apr 2013
Allen S Harte A Dunwoody L Gracey J
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Background and purpose

Pilates is a popular exercise approach which is increasingly used in the management of LBP. However, to date the evidence base remains poor with a need to define the Pilates intervention and the outcome measures required for future high quality studies. The objective of this study was to explore the client's view of participating in Pilates classes: in particular the reasons for attendance and its effects.

Methods

Purposeful sampling was used to recruit clients (n=25; 4 male and 21 female, age range 28 to 65 years) who had attended Body Control Pilates classes for at least 24 sessions. Focus group discussions were guided by pre-determined questions, these were transcribed verbatim and analysed using the thematic approach. Ethical approval was obtained for the study from the University of Ulster's School of Health Sciences.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 90-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 218 - 218
1 Jul 2008
Harte A Baxter G Gracey J
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Background and purpose: Lumbar traction is a common treatment for LBP with radiculopathy. Despite this, its benefits remain to be established. This paradox has significant economic and therapeutic consequences as 3–10% of patients with LBP in the UK have radiculopathy and over 40% of UK physiotherapists use this approach (Harte et al 2005). The purpose of this pragmatic randomised clinical trial was to assess the benefit of lumbar traction in addition to a manipulation package with these patients in a manner that reflects clinical practice.

Methods: 30 patients meeting the inclusion criteria for lumbosacral radiculopathy were recruited from the NHS and randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: Group 1 received manipulation, advice and exercises; Group 2 received traction, manipulation, advice and exercises. Outcome measures were recorded at baseline, completion of treatment and at 3 and 6 months post completion of treatment (MPQ, RMDQ, SF36, and the ALBPSQ). In addition VAS scores for back and leg pain and the percentage of overall improvement (patients perception) were recorded after each treatment.

Results: 30 patients were recruited over an 11-month period: 40% male, mean age 44 years, mean duration of current episode 7 weeks. Post treatment results (n = 27) showed a significant improvement in all outcomes for both groups (paired t-test, p > .01) but there was no significant difference demonstrated between groups (ANCOVA).

Conclusion: This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility of a trial with this sub-group of LBP patients and a large multi-centred trial would need to be conducted to fully address this research question.