Muscle Strength Assessment In Children And Adolescents

Authors

  • Vanessa da Silva LIMA Universidade Estadual do Ceará
  • Iara Bezerra DINIZ Universidade Estadual do Ceará
  • Mariana Hévila Oliveira SOUSA Universidade Estadual do Ceará
  • Levi de Holanda FRANCALINO Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Keywords:

Muscle Strength, Children;, Adolescent

Abstract

This study aimed to discuss and enable the knowledge about the evaluation of muscular strength in children and adolescents. To this end, we carried out a narrative review of the literature, highlighting the concepts related to the assessment and muscle strength, the field tests performed on children and adolescents and their respective objectives, as well as the care and procedures necessary for their performance. The professional with knowledge in the area of muscle strength assessment for children and adolescents will be able to identify valuable information for the diagnosis, monitoring and prescription of the training of their students.

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Published

2021-01-01

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 1 (2020): Especial de Educação Física - Ciências da Saúde

Section

Artigos