The INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY AS AN ALLY IN THE PREVENTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES IN SPORT: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

A NARRATIVE REVIEW

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https://doi.org/10.58422/releo2024.e1476

Abstract

Athletes are constantly exposed to a series of physical overloads that cause morphological changes in skeletal muscle. Monitoring training intensity; Prevention and prevention of muscle injuries becomes important in the sporting scenario for both individual and team athletes. Detecting changes in skin temperature, using infrared thermography, has emerged as a safe assessment and diagnosis tool, which can, together with other resources, identify and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. In this article we review the importance of using infrared thermography as a resource for identifying and preventing injuries. In addition to the ability to monitor changes in skin blood flow patterns during and after exercise.

Keywords: Infrared thermography, Thermal mapping, Thermographic imaging, Athlete, Sport

Author Biographies

PhD Thatiana Lacerda Nobre, University San Judas Tadeu

PhD and Master's student in Physical Education, following the Health Promotion and Prevention research line at Universidade São Judas Tadeu. Postgraduate in The Locomotor System in Sport (Sports Physiotherapy) from the Sports Trauma-Orthopedics Center - UNIFESP. Postgraduate in Physiological and Methodological Bases of Sports Training from the Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP. Graduated in Physiotherapy from the Catholic University of Santos. Physiologist for the adult Brazilian men's and women's handball teams, evaluating athletes in games and training during the preparation for the Pan American Games in Guadalajara in 2011. Member of the human movement laboratory at Universidade São Judas Tadeu (USJT).

PhD Erico chagas Caperuto, University San Judas Tadeu

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from USP, a Master's degree in Science (Human Physiology) from USP and a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from USP. Professor at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Nutrition courses. Professor at São Judas Tadeu University in undergraduate health courses. Professor in the Postgraduate Program in Physical Education. Teacher  boss of the Human Movement research laboratory, São Judas Tadeu University (USJT)

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2024-04-10

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Vol. 50 No. 140 (2024): A PRODUÇÃO DO SABER

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ARTIGOS

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