Table 1.
Search Strategy.
Table 2.
Modified Guidelines for use of the McMasters Critical Appraisal Form for Quantitative Studies34.
Figure 1.
Results of Literature Search.
Table 3.
Methodological Quality of Included Studies - McMaster Critical Review Form for Quantitative Studies [34].
Table 4.
Description of Included Studies- Pilates exercise versus usual care and physical activity.
Table 5.
Description of Included Studies- Pilates exercise versus massage or other forms of exercise.
Table 6.
Effectivenessof Pilates exercise versus usual care and physical activity in reducing pain in people with chronic low back pain.
Table 7.
Effectiveness of Pilates exercise compared to usual care and physical activity in improving functional ability in people with chronic low back pain.
Table 8.
Effectiveness of Pilates exercise versus massage or other forms of exercise in reducing pain in people with chronic low back pain.
Table 9.
Effectiveness of Pilates exercise versus massage or other forms of exercise in improving functional ability in people with chronic low back pain.