Table 5 Frequency of adverse events
From: Effects of stretching in a pilates program on musculoskeletal fitness: a randomized clinical trial
TP (n = 16) | NTP (n = 16) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pain, n (%) | |||
Muscle soreness | 9 (56.2) | 13 (81.2) | 0.127 |
Muscle pain in lower limbs | 3 (18.7) | 4 (25.0) | 0.669 |
Muscle pain in the lumbar spine | 0 (0.0) | 1 (6.2) | 0.310 |
Muscle pain in the cervical spine | 1 (6.2) | 0 (0.0) | 0.310 |
Abdominal muscle pain | 3 (18.7) | 2 (12.5) | 0.626 |
Muscle pain in upper limbs | 2 (12.5) | 4 (25.0) | 0.365 |
Shoulder joint pain | 2 (12.5) | 3 (18.7) | 0.626 |
Others, n (%) | |||
Dizziness | 0 (0.0) | 1 (6.2) | 0.310 |
Cramp | 1 (6.2) | 1 (6.2) | 1.000 |
Retching | 0 (0.0) | 3 (18.7) | 0.069 |
Seasickness | 0 (0.0) | 2 (12.5) | 0.144 |