Prevenção de estiramento muscular em atividades físicas de fortalecimento

Abstract

Increasingly, the development of scientific knowledge related to strength training has focused on the study of different forms of organization of training programs, for understanding the mechanisms responsible for the increased cross-sectional area of skeletal muscle (hypertrophy), the effects the different kinds of contraction and the use of strength training, too, in improving the quality of life. However, the effectiveness of a program of strength training is directly related to correct performance of exercises that provide balance and avoid possible muscle damage. In this sense, this study aims to present a review of literature on strategies to prevent muscle strain in physical strengthening. We used the key words "muscle injury AND strength training" (surveyed in English), in electronic databases PubMed, developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the period from July to October 2012. The results showed that this theme, although contemporary, is still poorly investigated. However, it is remarkable importance of the work force to the success of an athlete and, consequently, their physical and muscle performance. There are still many gaps in relation to studies on the prevention of muscle strain in physical strengthening, and therefore becomes imperative that there be professional physiotherapist during strength training to prevent muscle injuries, especially the need for greater involvement of occupational health care in the provision of pre and post-training.