Shahroud University of Medical siences Shahroud Journal of Medical Sciences 2423-6594 12 5 2026 08 29 The Effect of 8 Weeks of Pilates Training on Cognitive Function in Women with Chronic Low Back Pain 70 74 eng Mohana Razaee MS in corrective exercise and sports injury, Faculty of Physical Education, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.. Mohanarezaeii9328@gmail.com Mohammadhossein Rezvani Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.. Hrezvani2000@shahroodut.ac.ir Navid Kalani Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education, Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran.. kalani.navid@shahroodut.ac.ir 2025 10 03 2026 01 14 Background: Patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) often report memory complaints and perform poorly on memory assessments. This study aimed to investigate the effect of eight weeks of Pilates training on cognitive performance in women with CLBP. Methods: Forty women aged 35–45 years with non-specific CLBP were randomly assigned to intervention (n=20) and control (n=20) groups. Data collection tools included the Kim Karad visual memory test and the Wechsler memory test. The intervention group participated in Pilates training three sessions per week for eight weeks, while the control group received no intervention. Data were analyzed using a repeated-measures T-test and ANCOVA at a significance level of P-value≤0.05. Results: Results showed significant improvements in certain cognitive indices in the intervention group compared with the control group. Conclusions: Pilates training can therefore be recommended as a safe and effective strategy for mental rehabilitation in women with CLBP.