Clinical Pilates Impact on Pain, Joint Mobility, and Scapular Dyskinesia in Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain Patients

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effects of clinical Pilates on pain intensity, joint range of motion (ROM), and scapular dyskinesia in individuals with chronic neck and shoulder pain. Method: A total of 28 participants with chronic neck and shoulder pain were enrolled in the study. The intervention consisted of clinical Pilates exercises conducted twice weekly over a period of eight weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Cervical and glenohumeral joint range of motion were assessed with a standard goniometer. Scapular dyskinesia was evaluated using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST). Results: Following the intervention, a statistically significant reduction in pain intensity was observed (p