Metodologia crossfit como terapêutica na fisioterapia

Abstract

Introduction: CrossFit has gained great popularity and adherence in society. They consist of a training that aims at the general conditioning and a physiological adaptation of the body, being possible for any individual. Objective: To highlight the effects of CrossFit in patients who need muscle strengthening in rehabilitation, promoting CrossFit as a resource within physiotherapy, and can be used in order to strengthen the general muscles of the patient. Methodology: A bibliographic review was carried out with the guiding question including the benefits of CrossFit as a therapy in physiotherapy in muscle strengthening, where the inclusion criteria are the bibliographic data that report on the issue over the last 10 years, in the Portuguese, English and Spanish languages. The database was SCIELO, LILACS and MEDLINE. Result: 50 articles were selected in which only 28 of these make up the table. Discussion: Conclusion: Eather (2016), (Smith 2013), Silva e colaboradores (2017) constataram a melhora da capacidade física, funcional, aptidão física e também aumento da capacidade aeróbica em adultos. The practice of Crossfit within physiotherapeutic practice can bring numerous benefits to health and physical conditioning, provided that it is performed properly and accompanied by qualified professionals. Being integrated within physiotherapy as a therapeutic plays a crucial role in the prevention of injuries, through proprioceptive and neuromuscular training programs, which aim to improve the balance and stabilization of the joints.