Pilate mat exercise versus muscle energy technique on chronic non specific low back pain

Background: Many studies have been performed to evaluate the best physical therapy technique for treating chronic nonspecific low back pain. Pilate exercises and muscle energy techniques showed favorable results in many trials. Yet, no comparisons were conducted compare their effects. Purpose: To between effects of pilate mat exercise (PME) Muscle (MET) on pain intensity, functional disability, trunk range motion, flexibility patients with non specific Subjects: seventy-eight diagnosed, by orthopedist, participated this study. Methods: Patients divided randomly into three groups: group: consisted 29 who received PME standard treatment, MET treatment Control only. Interventions 12 sessions (3 sessions/ week) over a period four weeks. Outcomes assessed at beginning end fourth week using visual analogue scale V-sit reach test (VSR) hamstring lower muscles.