A Interferência da atividade física durante a pandemia na qualidade de vida de mulheres com condromalácia patelar

Resumo (EN)

Objective – To investigate through field research whether social distancing and decreased physical activity had an influence on the quality of life of women with patellar chondromalacia. In 2019, the world was hit by the discovery of the new corona virus, an infectious and extremely contagious disease. The social isolation caused by the pandemic may be responsible for the increase of sedentarism, worsening the clinical scenario and quality of life of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methods – The SF-36 quality of life questionnaire was applied to 10 women with patellofemoral syndrome, living in the West region of São Paulo, aged between 20 and 40, practicing physical activities. Results – The analysis of the results obtained shows a drop in the score of all the domains analyzed in the questionnaire during the period during the pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period. Conclusion – It is concluded that with social isolation caused by the pandemic and physical inactivity, there was negative interference in the quality of life of women with patellar chondromalacia.