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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of Mat Pilates in the postural alignment and joint flexibility of healthy young females. Thirty-three healthy women aged between 18 and 30 years (56.8±8.5 kg, 1.60±0.06 m and 22.1±2.7 kg/m²) and without prior knowledge of Pilates participated of the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups: control group (CG; without intervention) and Pilates group (PG; Mat Pilates, 20 sessions, 2 times a week). Pre- and post-program evaluation procedures were performed by a blinded investigator and were characterized by photogrammetric postural analysis (PAS software) and assessment of joint flexibility (sit and reach test). A 2X2 repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to verify differences between pre- and post-measurements for both CG e PG. No significant differences were found between groups, for all variables. The PG presented no differences in postural alignment after the program (p>;0.05). However, the PG demonstrated a significant increase of 19.1% in flexibility (p=0.036). The study demonstrated that a program of Mat Pilates generates significant effects on joint flexibility. However, twenty sessions were not sufficient to cause postural adaptations in healthy young women.

Efeitos de 20 sessões do método Pilates no alinhamento postural e flexibilidade de mulheres jovens: estudo piloto