Characteristics of training and injuries in amateur surfers

  • Nelson Nunes Júnior Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu da Universidade Gama Filho - Fisiologia do Exercí­cio. Bacharel em Educação Fí­sica - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Jaqueline de Almeida Rodrigues Santos Instituto Brasileiro de Pesquisa e Ensino em Fisiologia do Exercí­cio (IBPEFEX)
  • Rafaela Liberali Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu da Universidade Gama Filho - Fisiologia do Exercí­cio. Instituto Brasileiro de Pesquisa e Ensino em Fisiologia do Exercí­cio - IBPEFEX
  • Fabio Henrique Ornellas Programa de Pós-Graduação Lato Sensu da Universidade Gama Filho - Fisiologia do Exercí­cio. Instituto Brasileiro de Pesquisa e Ensino em Fisiologia do Exercí­cio - IBPEFEX
Keywords: Surfing, Lesion, Sports training

Abstract

Introduction: Since its inception to present day surfing in his career became one of the most popular sports in the world. By its popularity saw a need to asses ways to prevent injuries caused by the pratice of this modality. Objective: To evaluate the physical training of amateur surfers and the incidence of these injuries. Materials and Methods: This study evaluated thought a questionnaire, 33 amateur surfers, male, mean age 27, 2 ±6,2 years, who surfed between 3-4 hours per week on average. Results: The sample reported 122 injuries, where 26,2% were lacerations, 22,1% contusions and 20,5% burns. The surfboard was largely responsible for the injuries (26,2%) e more than half of the individuals (62%) did not perform a training focused on the surf during the injurie. Discussion: It was found that surfers who kept a regular training reported fewer injuries or less serious injuries and that the most efficient way in preventing injuries in surfing, cited by surfers, was functional training. Conclusion: The surf is a safe sport that can cause injuries and that specific training aimed at better performance in the surf can prevent injuries.

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Published
2013-10-13
How to Cite
Nunes Júnior, N., Santos, J. de A. R., Liberali, R., & Ornellas, F. H. (2013). Characteristics of training and injuries in amateur surfers. Brazilian Journal of Exercise Prescription and Physiology, 7(41). Retrieved from https://www.rbpfex.com.br/index.php/rbpfex/article/view/557
Issue
Vol. 7 No. 41 (2013)
Section
Scientific Articles - Original

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