Effects of stretching in a pilates program on musculoskeletal fitness: a randomized clinical trial

ConclusionOur findings demonstrated that stretching exercises performed at the beginning of sessions in a Pilates program did not impair or enhance the development of strength, vertical jump height and muscular endurance in young women. However, only the Pilates program with stretching improved flexibility and reduced the chances of adverse events such as musculoskeletal pain and other discomfort resulting from the exercise protocol.ClinicalTrials.govNCT05538520, prospectively registered on September 16, 2022.
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research