Avaliação de força em atleta de futebol feminino nas diferentes fases do ciclo menstrual: estudo de caso

Abstract

This case study aims to assess strength training and subjective perceptivos os enforte (PSE) applied to an amateur female soccer athlete during her menstrual cycle while considering the symptoms. It compares each phase, pointing out the main difficulties and changes. Method: Data collection involved subjecting the athlete to a 10 RM strength test on the leg extension machine using the submaximal load determined by Epley's equation (1995) during the Luteal, Ovulatory, and Follicular phases of the menstrual cycle. The analysis of results was conducted using tables, and PSE was assessed using the adapted BORG scale for effort perception (0-10). Results: In this case study, we found that force production does not undergo changes in capacity. However, the perception of effort and fatigue do change, particularly affected by premenstrual symptoms and during menstruation flow.