Cueing and Pilates in Low Back Pain

"The Pilates with a cueing component of the intervention involved a specialized approach to Pilates training. Participants in this group underwent an initial phase of training before the main sessions began, which consisted of two smaller group sessions focused on learning explicit verbal and tactile cues. These cues were designed to assist participants in maintaining proper body alignment, engaging specific muscle groups more effectively, and refining their movement techniques to enhance the overall efficacy of the Pilates exercises.~During the actual Pilates sessions, the instructors, who were certified and brought extensive experience to the program, provided real-time feedback to the participants. This feedback was based on the cueing instructions, aiming to optimize the execution of the Pilates exercises."

"The Pilates without cueing portion of the study involved participants following the same comprehensive Pilates program as the Pilates with cueing group, with a significant distinction: they did not receive any additional training on cueing. This group engaged in 60-minute Pilates sessions twice a week for 8 weeks, under the supervision of certified and highly experienced Pilates instructors. The program included a variety of exercises, both mat-based and utilizing props, designed to improve participants\' physical condition and wellness.~However, unlike their counterparts in the first group, these participants were not given explicit instructions on how to enhance their body alignment, muscle engagement, or movement techniques through verbal and tactile cues. They performed the Pilates exercises following the standard regimen, without the nuanced guidance and real-time feedback focused on optimizing exercise execution through cueing."