Cueing and Pilates in Low Back Pain

The study involved two distinct groups, both of which engaged in Pilates sessions lasting for 60 minutes, held twice a week over eight weeks. These sessions were meticulously overseen by certified Pilates instructors, who brought to the table a wealth of experience. The regimen for the Pilates program was comprehensive, incorporating a blend of exercises performed on mats and with the aid of various props. The first group, Pilates with cueing, consisted of participants who, before starting the main Pilates sessions, were given additional training. This preliminary phase involved two smaller group sessions where the focus was on learning explicit verbal and tactile cueing. These cues were specifically designed to aid participants in maintaining proper body alignment, engaging the correct muscle groups effectively, and refining their overall movement technique. Throughout the Pilates sessions, instructors provided real-time feedback, aiming to optimize the execution of exercises based on these cues. The second group, known as Pilates without cueing, participated in an identical Pilates program to that of the first group in terms of the exercises performed, the duration of sessions, and the overall timeframe. However, this group did not receive the preliminary cueing instruction. They performed the Pilates exercises following the same program as the first group but without the added focus on cueing for alignment, muscle engagement, and technique refinement.