Prevalência de dor e lesões em dançarinos de boi-bumbá

Abstract

Folk dances, besides serving as entertainment, also carry the cultural values of a people, passing on the cultural legacy from generation to generation. The practice of boi-bumbá (a traditional Brazilian folk dance) involves complex and repetitive movements, increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries in dancers. General objective: to investigate the prevalence of pain and injuries in boi-bumbá dancers. Method: this is a descriptive study, a field study using a questionnaire. Results: the region with the most complaints of pain was the knees, cited 29 times, followed by the lower back with 22 responses and the shoulder with 19 mentions. Regarding injuries sustained while dancing boi-bumbá, 25 (45.5%) reported having been injured and 30 (54.5%) did not suffer injuries. The statistical test showed a significant association between lack of strength training and the occurrence of musculoskeletal injuries. Most boi-bumbá dancers were not injured, but those who were injured have an intense routine of rehearsals and performances. Lack of training, excessive repetitions, lack of warm-up, and overload can cause injuries.