Musculoskeletal disorders related to street running Wellington Rui Andrade de Assis Jr., Lucas Peixoto Sales

Abstract

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) suggest the practice of long-term physical activity, moderate intensity, and involving large muscle groups, that is, predominantly aerobic exercises, such as running. In Brazil, it is estimated that 10 million people practice walking. However, just as the absence of the practice of a physical activity is harmful to health, the overload generated by the sum of the forces of the movements from the accomplishment of a badly planned and / or elaborated physical or sporting activity, is also. This study aimed to discuss the presence of musculoskeletal disorders related to street racing, and if so, to describe the types of musculoskeletal disorders, the regions most affected and the associated factors. The review of the literature showed the association between musculoskeletal disorders and street racing, but it is evidenced the divergence of different opinions of the authors cited as to the cause of these lesions, making it necessary to have a more comprehensive knowledge of the lesion factors, not only by Physical Education Professionals but also by physicians, physiotherapists and other professionals involved in street running and other physical activities involving repetitive effort, especially of lower limbs.