A importância do fortalecimento do manguito rotador nos praticantes de musculação

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss rotator cuff injuries in bodybuilders. The shoulder is the harmonic association of five joints: glenohumeral, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular, subacromial, and scapulothoracic joints that characterize the shoulder girdle. Their synchronous movement determines a painless and injury-free joint. Thus, the goal is to discuss the importance of strengthening the rotator cuff in bodybuilders. We adopted a literature review that allows us to expand a theme from printed or digital sources. To discuss the proposed theme, we first describe the principles of the functional and biomechanical anatomy of the shoulder. Then the rotator cuff and the injuries that affect these articulations in bodybuilders are discussed. It was concluded that the strengthening of the rotator cuff with exercises of internal rotation, external rotation and lateral lifting with the inclined body avoid the appearance of rotator cuff lesions.