Incidência de lesões articulares de ombro em praticantes de pole dance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Pole Dance is a sport that requires strength, endurance, flexibility, body awareness and motor coordination, in addition to being a high-impact activity. Pole dancers

work all body muscles. It is believed that these practitioners are exposed to the risk of shoulder joint injuries associated with practicing the sport. OBJECTIVES: Analyze the incidence of shoulder joint injuries in pole dance practitioners. METHODOLOGY: This study aimed to conduct a cross-sectional study with the objective of analyzing the incidence of shoulder joint injuries in Pole Dance practitioners. The research classification regarding its study objectives was descriptive. Descriptive research aims to describe the characteristics of a phenomenon and uses standardized data collection techniques, such as questionnaires. The eligibility criteria included women aged 18 to 40 years, with no history of shoulder-related injuries or complaints, and who exclusively practiced pole dance. RESULTS: The research was carried out with 28 participants who were selected following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The average age of the participants was 25.5 years old. In relation to BMI, 64.3% of participants are of normal weight, 25% are overweight and 10.7% are class I obese. Regarding health, 85.7% have no pre-existing diseases, and 85.7% practice other physical activities, mainly weight training (57.1%). The majority (82.1%) have professional support in classes. However, 64.3% of participants reported joint pain, especially in the shoulder (65.2%) and spine (52.2%), indicating that, despite monitoring, injuries and discomfort are common. CONCLUSION: This study highlights the high incidence of shoulder joint injuries among Pole Dance practitioners, while also pointing to the importance of future research that expands the understanding of the impacts of this practice on musculoskeletal health.