Efficacy of Core Strengthening Exercise versus Pilates Exercise for Mechanical Low Back Pain

This study aims to compare the effects of core strengthening exercises and Pilates exercises on individuals with mechanical low back pain. Participants aged between 20 and 60 years, experiencing non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months and reporting a pain level of 3 or higher on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), will be included. The study will be conducted as a randomized clinical trial at the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jashore University of Science and Technology. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a core strengthening group or a Pilates exercise group. The interventions will be delivered by qualified physiotherapists. The primary outcome measure will be core strength assessed by pressure biofeedback. Secondary outcomes include pain, functional disability, and quality of life measured using validated tools. The study follows the CONSORT reporting guideline and is partially funded by the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at JUST