Prevalência de sintomas de lesões referidas no joelho por praticantes regulares da atividade de crossfit

Abstract

Introduction: CrossFit is a global program of strength and physical conditioning, considered to be of high intensity, with performance of olympic activities and metabolic exercises. Undeniable health benefits, but can produce different associated injuries, although, as this review emphasizes, the injury rate is similar to that presented in other forms of training. Objective: To verify the prevalence of injuries reported in the knee by regular practitioners of CrossFit activity. Methodology: The present study is an exploratory and descriptive study carried out through a literature review. Results: Knee injuries are among the three regions of the body most affected, assuming an average incidence of 25% of injuries that occur in regular CrossFit practitioners. When associating high intensity, speed of movement, with overloads or with your own body weight, in a repetitive and sometimes excessive way, the practitioner is required to be quite technical in the execution of activities during training. In this way the risk of injury becomes susceptible. Final Considerations: It has been exposed in several studies that regular CrossFit practitioners can be affected by various types of injuries, especially in the knee. The main risk factors mentioned for knee injuries during CrossFit practice were: overuse, fatigue, frequent practice 3 to 5 days a week, weight lifting, overweight, recurrence of an old injury and jumping. It is important that participants involved in CrossFit training initially undergo an introduction to the training modality and work within their abilities to prevent potential injuries.