Comparing the Effects of Pilates and McKenzie in Power Looms Workers Having Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain

Comparing the Effects of Pilates (Pelvic Tilt) and McKenzie Back Extension Exercises in Power Loom Workers Having Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain

to check the effects of Mckenzie intervention & Pilates intervention on power looms workers having nonspecific chronic low back pain

The purpose of this study is to check and compare the effects of McKenzie back extension exercise and Pilates pelvic tilt exercise on power looms workers having nonspecific chronic low back pain. To check the effects of these interventions on pain, disability, and anterior pelvic tilt angle.

In this study pain intensity of the subjects will be noted via a numeric pain rating scale. Pain will be measured at baseline, after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of intervention.

In this study disability of the patients will be measured via Quebec back pain disability scale. Disability will be measured at baseline, after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of intervention.

In this study, a goniometer will be used to measure the anterior pelvic tilt angle. Anterior pelvic tilt angle will be measured at baseline, after 2 weeks and 4 weeks of intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age of the participants between 35-45 years.
• Only male workers diagnosed with nonspecific chronic low back pain.
• Power looms workers; Operator of power looms, working 12 hours per day.
• Low back pain for more than three months.
• Power looms workers with pain intensity on NPRS ranges from mild to moderate.
• Anterior pelvic tilt angle more than normal 13º±4.9º, anteriorly tilt to 18º to 25º.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Serious spinal pathology like tumors.
• Any inflammatory diseases.
• History of spinal surgery.
• Neurological disorder.
• Pain due to any systemic diseases.