Chronic LBP is a growing problem in many communities there is no consensus regarding the most appropriate
therapeutic intervention. Recently, Pilates exercise has been suggested as a therapeutic exercise as well as Kinesio
Tape to reduce pain, swelling and muscle spasms, and prevent sport injury. So the purpose of this study is to
investigate the effect of Pilates exercise, Kinesio Tape and combined method on the intensity of pain and functional
disability in men with nonspecific Chronic LBP. 39 men with nonspecific chronic LBP with mean age of 54/74 years
were assigned into three equal groups of 13 persons. Each group was treated with either Pilates exercise, kinesio
tape or combined method for 6 weeks. Visual analogue scale and Quebec functional disability questionnaire were
used to assess pain and functional disability consecutively before and after treatment. Significant improvement was
shown in pain and functional disability in all three groups (P<0.001). The most significant improvement were
observed in combined method compared with Kinesio tape and Pilates groups (P<0.001). The combination of
Pilates exercise and Kinesio Tape has better effects in decreasing pain and functional improvement in men with
non-specific Chronic LBP.
