Updating futsal physiology, immune system, and performance

Area of Science:

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Injury Prevention

Background:

• Futsal involves intense physical demands, including ball handling, contact, and muscle exertion.
• These demands can lead to physiological stress, increasing risks of injury, inflammation, and oxidative stress post-activity.
• Goalkeepers in futsal face unique challenges requiring specific attention during competition and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in futsal player performance and health.
• To analyze the effects of futsal on physiological parameters, muscle injury, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
• To highlight effective injury prevention strategies for futsal players.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search on futsal's impact on performance and health.
• Evaluation of studies examining physiological responses, injury rates, and biochemical markers.
• Assessment of the efficacy of injury prevention programs like FIFA's 11+.

Main Results:

• Futsal participation induces significant physiological stress and elevates injury risk.
• The FIFA 11+ program demonstrates effectiveness in improving athletic performance and reducing injuries.
• Goalkeepers require tailored strategies for managing competition stress and recovery.

Conclusions:

• Futsal's high-stress nature necessitates targeted health and performance strategies.
• The FIFA 11+ program is a valuable tool for mitigating injury risk and enhancing performance.
• Further research on training load, oxidative stress, and inflammation is needed for precise biochemical regulation in futsal.