Caracterização de lesões desportivas em praticantes de exercícios físicos em uma academia de Goiânia

Abstract

Injuries are the most frequent cause of physical disability in sports. It is understood that the musculature collaborates in maintaining the health and well-being of all who practice it, therefore, the importance of minimizing the occurrence of injuries is emphasized, preventing it from becoming a temporary obstacle in the quality of life of the practicing population. The general objective of the research was to evaluate factors associated with injuries in practitioners of physical exercises in gyms. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study. The physiotherapist, together with the physical education professional, has great preventive potential for injuries caused within the gym environment. It is extremely important to point out about new possible projects for the insertion of the physiotherapist in this environment, generating benefits, quality of training for practitioners, collaborating in joint and muscle safety and stability, providing better performances with correct execution.