Método Pilates no tratamento da lombalgia: revisão da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: The Pilates method has been shown in recent years as a good alternative for prevention as well as treatment of many conditions that are causing low back pain. It is believed that this method is capable of providing strength, flexibility, improvement of posture, motor control, improvement of consciousness and body perception. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pilates method in the treatment of low back pain. Method: It is a review of the literature, using the databases: MedLine, Lilacs and VHL, from February to August 2020, in order to minimize possible biases of selection of studies. Results: From the total of 36 studies that resulted from the search, 8 articles were included. The results of the studies show a significant improvement, but when compared with methods/technique there is no significant difference. Conclusion: The physiotherapeutic approach showed improvement in low back pain with the use of the Pilates method in the treatment. The practices based on this method promoted the restoration of the function of the muscles involved in the lumbopelvic stabilization. The specific principles of this method should be followed to restore or maintain control of the lumbar spine motor and proper body posture.