Aplicação do Heavy Slow Resistance Program na reabilitação de atletas com tendinopatia: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Tendinopathy is not an inflammatory condition but rather a result of a failed tissue healing process. With high prevalence, often recurrent and prolonged recovery, it can impact athletes' performance and longevity. Considering that the injured tendon needs concentric and eccentric loading, and the progressive load, for its recovery, the Heavy Slow Resistance Program has become an alternative for the rehabilitation of lower limbs tendinopathies. Objective: the aim of this study was to verify the application and effect of the Heavy Slow Resistance Program on the rehabilitation of athletes with tendinopathies, especially patellar and Achilles tendinopathies. Methods: The electronic databases used in this study were Medline, Lilacs and PEDro. Results: The initial search found 112 articles, of which three were identified as relevant from the inclusion and exclusion criteria, one related to Achilles tendinopathy and two to the patellar tendinopathy. Conclusion: The Heavy Slow Resistance Program presented positive results in improving pain and function in athletes with Achilles and patellar tendinopathy, in the short, medium and long term. The method was also superior in the renewal of tendon collagen, in the satisfaction and adherence to the treatment, in comparison with other types of treatment. Thus, the Heavy Slow Resistance Program has proven to be a promising option for the rehabilitation of lower limb tendinopathies in athletes, but there is still a need for future researches.