Prevenção de lesões no ligamento cruzado anterior do joelho em atletas de voleibol da categoria juvenil masculino

Abstract

This article covers the general history of volleyball, from its creation in 1895 by William George Morgan in the USA to its arrival and popularization in Brazil. It highlights human development with a focus on adolescence, a phase of major body changes and choice of sport. It analyzes why male teenagers choose volleyball, such as joy, challenge, and affiliation.The study focuses on knee injuries in male youth athletes, especially anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. These injuries occur mainly during vertical jumps, in the take-off phase for attacks, due to fatigue, muscle imbalance between quadriceps and hamstrings, and ground impact.For prevention, it proposes reducing jump volume, training on softer surfaces, strengthening hamstrings, stretching quadriceps, and using cryotherapy. The goal is to reduce injuries and extend athletes’ careers, since inadequate training loads can end careers prematurely.