Avaliação multiprofissional do atleta

Abstract

The present work presents the technical procedures carried out in the MEDALHA project (Multiprofessionalism in Sport: Determinants of High Performance and Longevity of Athletes multiprofessional assessment of the athlete) which is intended to diagnose health problems and factors harmful to the good physical performance of athletes, in addition to providing multiprofessional assistance to these individuals. The assessments were organized by chapters in each area (Nutrition, Physical Education, Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology, Physiotherapy and the Technological Center) and describe, in addition to the technical procedures, special care, important observations so that the test results are reliable. In addition, figures in schematic format or photos of the collections, as well as the annexes used, facilitate the interpretation of the results. This book can be used as a practical guide by undergraduate and graduate students and professors and professionals working in sport, especially physical trainers, nutritionists, doctors, dentists, psychologists and physical therapists.