Effect of Group Pilates and Yoga Exercise Classes for Chronic Cervical Pain

NCT ID: NCT01999283

Last Updated: 2013-12-03

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

88 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-07-31

Study Completion Date

2013-05-31

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Individuals reporting chronic mild to moderate neck pain for more than 3 months were assigned to a pilates, yoga or wait-listed control group. The exercise group consisted of 12 one hour small group sessions instructed by experienced Physical Therapists with additional yoga or pilates training. Participants were evaluated at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. Exercise participants also completed a follow up 6 weeks after completion.

Conditions

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Cervical Pain

Keywords

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Cervical pain yoga pilates exercise

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Yoga Group Exercise

Yoga group exercise will be taught by a licensed Physical Therapist. Groups consist of 4-8 individuals with 12 sessions once weekly over 12 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Yoga Group Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Yoga poses and postures modified to diminish stress on the cervical region and improve flexibility. Breathing and mind-body focus to address stress-related discomfort. A general Hatha yoga style will be used with components from Ashtanga Yoga. Intensity and range of motion will be progressively increased as tolerated.

Pilates Group Mat Exercise

Pilates mat exercise will be taught by a licensed Physical Therapist with additional Rehabilitation Pilates certification.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pilates Group Mat Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

The Pilates mat exercises focus on both spinal muscle activation and stability, progressive endurance of the stabilizing muscles with arm and leg challenges and dynamic mobility. The exercises are progressed from more supported to anti-gravity position, slow increases in arm weights and flexibility.

Control

Wait Listed control group. Participants complete the same testing and were offered the option of attending the exercise classes on completion. The controls were not included in the exercise groups after completion.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Yoga Group Exercise

Yoga poses and postures modified to diminish stress on the cervical region and improve flexibility. Breathing and mind-body focus to address stress-related discomfort. A general Hatha yoga style will be used with components from Ashtanga Yoga. Intensity and range of motion will be progressively increased as tolerated.

Intervention Type OTHER

Pilates Group Mat Exercise

The Pilates mat exercises focus on both spinal muscle activation and stability, progressive endurance of the stabilizing muscles with arm and leg challenges and dynamic mobility. The exercises are progressed from more supported to anti-gravity position, slow increases in arm weights and flexibility.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 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

Exclusion Criteria

* 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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Wayne State University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Kim Dunleavy PhD, PT, OCS

Associate Professor Physical Therapy

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Kim Dunleavy, PhD, PT, OCS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Wayne State University

Locations

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Equilibrium Studio

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Oakland Physical Therapy

Novi, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Older Persons Commission

Rochester, Michigan, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Dunleavy K, Kava K, Goldberg A, Malek MH, Talley SA, Tutag-Lehr V, Hildreth J. Comparative effectiveness of Pilates and yoga group exercise interventions for chronic mechanical neck pain: quasi-randomised parallel controlled study. Physiotherapy. 2016 Sep;102(3):236-42. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.06.002. Epub 2015 Aug 13.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 26435334 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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WSUPT2013A

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id