Sports practice is widely recognized as one of the most effective ways to promote physical and mental health . However, if not done with care, it can bring high risks to well-being . THE CNN expert emphasized risks that lack of preparation can bring, especially in sports considered more “violent”.
According to the orthopedist doctor of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics Jamil Haddad (Into) Rickson Moraes although the term “Violent physical activity” It is not commonly used in the medical community, it is often associated with Sports of greater physical intensity and risk of injuries . According to experts, the most accepted classification for this type of practice is based on the intensity of the physical contact involved and the resulting potential trauma.
According to guidelines set by the American Pediatric Association (AAP), sports can be divided into three categories: no contact sports (such as running and swimming), limited contact sports (such as cycling, skateboarding and volleyball), and contact or collision sports. A later update also subdivided the last group into two distinct categories: contact sports, in which contact is frequent, but less intensely (eg football, basketball), and collision sports, characterized by high energy impacts such as MMA, judo, gap and football.
The practice of physical activities, including those without contact, can cause significant injuries, says the expert . The key to prevention, according to him, lies in understanding the specific risks of each modality and in the adoption of correct techniques and protective equipment, such as cycling helmets or canelars in football.
However, despite the common perception that more “violent” sports injuries are always more serious, this is not always true. “Even sports like football, quite popular, can generate serious injuries,” explains the interviewee doctor. The difference is in the context where these injuries occur. Professional athletes, for example, are subjected to more intense and frequent training, which increases the chance of overload injuries. Amateurs, often without proper physical or technical preparation, are more vulnerable to acute injuries – those that occur suddenly.
In intense contact sports, such as struggles, there is still the risk of fatal situations especially when practiced by amateurs without proper guidance. Trauma in the skull or cervical spine, such as those that can occur in a poorly executed judo blow, are examples of lesions that can lead to death. Therefore, security techniques, such as the falls taught in judo (known as Ukemi), are fundamental early in the training of the practitioner, explains Rickson Moraes.
“Other sports such as MMA, boxing, rugby and football also require attention to the rules and proper use of protective equipment, precisely to avoid more serious complications.”
For those who want to start practicing a greater physical or impact physical activity, the recommendation is clear: seek qualified professional guidance . Attending gyms or sports centers regulated by official entities and being accompanied by certified instructors are basic measures to ensure safety.
In addition, a medical evaluation before the beginning of the practice is necessary, especially for people with pre-existing or family history of diseases that may increase risk.
“Regular physical activity has more benefits than risks. It is no wonder that stimulating its practice is one of the World Health Organization guidelines aimed at improving the population’s health conditions,” concludes Rickson Moraes.
This content was originally published in what is the danger of practicing a “violent” sport without preparation on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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