Prevalência de lesões na prática da corrida de rua em adeptos de duas assessorias esportivas de João Pessoa

Abstract

The pursuit of physical activity aimed at generating well-being has been growing exponentially, and simultaneously, there has been an increase in road running due to its practicality and health benefits. However, individuals who practice it, whether competitively or recreationally, are sus-ceptible to potential injury risks. The study aimed to analyze the prevalence of injuries in road runners of sports advisory groups. Methodological aspects: The research was cross-sectional, descriptive with a quantitative approach. The sample consisted of 51 amateur runners from two sports advisory groups in the city of João Pessoa/PB. The variables investigated were aspects of running training and the main injuries affecting road runners, identified through a structured questionnaire developed by the authors. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation, and frequency distribution. Results: Regarding the time of running practice, 15.7% train for three to six months, 5.9% for six months to one year, 17.6% for one to two years, and 60.8% for more than two years. Regarding duration, 43.1% train for less than 60 minutes, 29.4% up to 60 minutes, 21.6% between 61 to 90 minutes, and 5.9% for more than 91 minutes; 7.8% train 1 to 2 days/week and 9.8% more than 5 days/week; 23.5% have a trai-ning volume of up to 20 km/week, 37.2% between 20.1 to 30 km/week, 27.5% between 30.1 to 50 km/week, and 11.8% have a volume of more than 50.1 km/week. Regarding participation in sporting events, 17.6% do not compete, 58.8% participate 1 to 2 times/month, 3.9% 3 to 4 times/month, 9.8% 1 every two months/year, 3.9% 1 every three months/year, and 5.9% 1 every four months/year. The most cited types of training were: 21.3% steady runs, 17.7% weight trai-ning, 17.0% long runs, 15.6% fartlek, 15.6% interval training, and 12.8% recovery runs. In gender analysis, men more frequently perform steady runs (20.8%) and long runs (20.8%), while women perform fartlek (22.2%) and weight training (22.2%).Regarding injuries among runners of both sexes, 73.8% said they do not frequently feel pain during training, and 52.4% reported having already felt some injury. Among those who had injuries, 31.7% said it was mild, 29.3% moderate, and 9.8% severe. Both sexes showed similar percentages in severe in-juries (8.3% male and 7.7% female). The most susceptible body segments to injuries were the knee (24.6%), ankle (15.8%), and hip (15.8%). Overall, the most reported types of injuries were: 27.3% muscle strain, 20.5% tendinitis, 18.2% contracture, 9.1% dislocation, and 6.8% sprain. Males were more affected by contracture (30.4%) and muscle strain (21.7%), while fe-males were more affected by muscle strain (33.3%) and tendinitis (28.6%). Conclusion: Most road runners from the studied advisory groups have been running for more than two years and participate in sporting events throughout the year. Regarding reported injuries, it was seen that although most do not frequently feel pain during training, more than half have already suffered a mild, moderate, or severe injury. Both sexes have experienced severe injuries in the same percentage, with the knee being the most exposed body segment to ailments. The most prevalent injuries among runners were muscle strain, tendinitis, and contracture, with males more affected by contractures and females by muscle strains.