LESIONS IN BULL-RIDING ATHLETES AND THEIR PREVENTION BY PHYSICAL TRAINING

Authors

  • Dora Castro Agulhon Segura Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR
  • Jéssica da Silva Sena UNIVERSIDADE PARANAENSE - UNIPAR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/1983-1870.2016v9n1p43-51

Keywords:

Athletes, Physiotherapy, Lesions in Athletes, Prevention.

Abstract

Bull-riding is a sport with high lesion occurrences. It requires physical training for their prevention even when the indispensable safety equipments are used. Current analysis lists the most common lesions in bull-riding athletes and provides the benefits of physical training. Forty-four male athletes who participated in bull-riding competitions at the Thirtieth Cowboy Feast in Ouro Verde PR Brazil, were selected. They answered a questionnaire on the importance of physical training and on lesion index during competitions. Results showed that most lesions (53.33%) occurred during the time the athlete was mounted on the animal. The lesion most referred to by athletes (13.33%) was muscle distension of the arm. The lesion with the highest occurrence during riding down the animal was dislocation of the shoulder (10.47%), which would cause the athlete quitting competitions for a significant period. The athletes also underscored that physical preparation by a professional person affected significantly the athletes´ performance, with a reduction of lesions and time away from competitions. Athletes without any professional assistance during physical training have a 33% more chance in acquiring lesions.

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Author Biographies

Dora Castro Agulhon Segura, Universidade Paranaense - UNIPAR

Docente do Curso de Fisioterapia da UNIPAR

Jéssica da Silva Sena, UNIVERSIDADE PARANAENSE - UNIPAR

Discente do Curso de Fisioterapia da UNIPAR

Published

2016-06-14

How to Cite

Segura, D. C. A., & Sena, J. da S. (2016). LESIONS IN BULL-RIDING ATHLETES AND THEIR PREVENTION BY PHYSICAL TRAINING. Saúde E Pesquisa, 9(1), 43–51. https://doi.org/10.17765/1983-1870.2016v9n1p43-51

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