Treinamento de força como intervenção não farmacológica no tratamento da condromalácia patelar

Abstract

Introduction: Chondromalacia and an articular lesion located in the cartilage of the patella due to the excessive friction between the patella and the femur. Strength training is seen as a non-pharmacological intervention for such pathological and with this, the following question arises: What is the contribution of strength training in nonphamarcological treatment against chondromalacia? Objective: To investigate factors that influence the prescription of strength for individuals with patellar chondromalacia Methodology: the research fits the line of research in Physical Education related to Sport and Health Sciences - CES, with bibliographic character. Six studies met the inclusion criteria for analysis and discussion of the results of this research. Results: it was possible to show that strength training is a form of non-pharmacological intervention against the effects of patellar chondromalacia pathology, helping to gain muscle mass and joint stability. Conclusion: So strength training can change the lives of people with this condition. pathology improving beyond pain.