Avaliação da prevalência de lesões osteomioarticulares em adultos praticantes de jiu jitsu

Abstract

Constant practice of sports promotes physiological adaptations that improve the

functioning of various body systems, reducing the risk of disease and improving well- being. However, high-performance sports, such as jiu jitsu, present a greater risk of

injuries, especially musculoskeletal injuries. Jiu jitsu, a contact and high-intensity sport, demands physical and mental dedication from athletes, who are more exposed to injuries during training and competitions. This study had the objetive to investigate the prevalence of injuries in adult jiu jitsu practitioners, to analyzing their sociodemographic characteristics and the areas of the body most affected and correlate training factors with injury prevalence. The quantitative research included 42 athletes and used the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) to assess pain and injuries. The results indicated that 85.7% of athletes suffered injuries, with a higher incidence in the shoulders (57.1%), knees (54.8%) and lower back (35.7%). The sociodemographic results identified a higher prevalence of male practitioners aged between 18 and 40 years. The results obtained were not significant in correlating training factors and injury prevalence. It is concluded that jiu jitsu, as a high-impact sport, is associated with a high prevalence of injuries, suggesting the need for prevention strategies.