Condutas fisioterapêuticas para prevenção de lesões em praticantes de musculação.

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to know the injuries that affect bodybuilders from Santa Cruz do Sul - RS and identify what is the most effectiveness physical therapy approaches for prevention it. Methods: study made with a cross-sectional approach realized in fitness center of the town and identifying these injuries by a narrative literature review to obtain an effective physiotherapeutic approach in prevention of the injuries exposed. Results: it was identified that 74.6% had already suffered from some injury/discomfort during practice, in addition to the low number of practitioners who sought physical therapy services to prevent them. The literature has shown a positive effect for prevention, using stretching, warming up, joint mobility techniques, cryotherapy, myofascial release, and cupping therapy. Final Considerations: this study exposed a substantial number of bodybuilders that shows injury/discomfort and the up-to-date literature make this assay a positives results. It is important to emphasize that, for a most efficient prevention program, an individualized assessment must be carried out.