Effect of Group Pilates and Yoga Exercise Classes for Chronic Cervical Pain
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Conditions studied: Cervical Pain
In brief
Exercise has been found to be effective in alleviating back and neck pain. Two exercise methods which are available in the community in a group format are Yoga and Pilates. While there is some research on the efficacy of these exercise methods for low back pain, there is no definitive research on the use of Yoga or Pilates group exercise for individuals with chronic cervical pain.This study investigated the effect of group Yoga and Pilates exercise compared to a wait-listed control group on impairments and function related to neck pain for individuals with chronic cervical pain.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01999283
- Run by
- Wayne State University
- People needed
- 88
- Starts
- 2010-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2013-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2013-12-03
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Able to attend at 12 exercise class sessions (once a week for an hour)
- Stable moderate to severe neck pain (3/10- 8/10) present for > 3 months
- Able to get up and down off the floor
- Able to ambulate in the community without an assistive device
- Medically stable and cleared to participate in exercise
You may not qualify if…
- Neck Pain that is easily aggravated with exercise
- Neurological symptoms in the arms or legs (numbness, tingling, weakness)
- History of recent whiplash, spine surgery, diagnosed osteoporosis, cervical stenosis with leg symptoms
- Any medical conditions which does not allow active exercise
- Unable to make medical decisions independently or have memory problems
- Regularly attending Pilates or Yoga classes or individual sessions
Where it is running
- Equilibrium Studio — Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Oakland Physical Therapy — Novi, Michigan, United States
- Older Persons Commission — Rochester, Michigan, United States
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