Treinamento neuromuscular como conduta preventiva em lesões de esporte de impacto

Abstract

Neuromuscular training is an important approach to preventing injuries in impact sports. The aim of this project is to verify the role of neuromuscular strengthening as a preventative measure for injuries in impact sports. The research methodology was carried out by means of an integrative literature review. The research included articles published between 2010 and 2024 in peer-reviewed journals, addressing muscle strengthening as a preventive measure in impact sports. Data was collected from electronic databases such as PubMed Central (PubMed), Science Direct and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), with qualitative analysis of the data extracted from the selected articles. Thus, the results of the research highlighted that muscle strengthening contributes significantly to the efficient activation of motor units and to improving the ability to generate force quickly, while proprioceptive training acts on the sensitivity and response of the neuromuscular system, improving joint stability and preventing overload and instability injuries. The combination of both types of training proved to be the most effective approach, providing not only injury prevention, but also faster and safer recovery for athletes, essential for sports that demand high intensity and explosive movements.