Therapeutic Boxing: Narrative Review About Boxing as Therapeutic Tool
Javier Sáa Molina1* and Sandra Mahecha2
1 Sports Medicine Residency program, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile.
2 Director of science postgraduate program, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago Chile.
*Corresponding Author: Javier Sáa Molina, Sports Medicine Residency program, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58624/SVOAOR.2024.04.074
Received: June 06, 2024 Published: July 24, 2024
Abstract
Aim: To make a narrative review of the present evidence about boxing-based training and rehabilitation programs, their benefits and applicability in different conditions (age, sex, and health status).
Method: Narrative review.
Results: Evidence is scarce in terms of boxing-based training programs and its applicability, mainly focused on neurological disorders and/or mobility limitations disorders. Nevertheless, the underlying principles that sustain its usefulness are promising.
Conclusion: In spite the limited evidence, boxing based training, with its case-to-case customization, seems safe and feasible, both in physiological and pathological conditions, probably due to its stimuli to cardiovascular and muscle fitness and motor skills acquirement.
Keywords: Boxing; Boxing training; Noncommunicable diseases; Physical activity; Muscle strength; Motor skill; Sports participation.
Citation: Sáa Molina J, Mahecha S. Therapeutic Boxing: Narrative Review About Boxing as Therapeutic Tool. SVOA Orthopaedics 2024, 4:4, 73-84. doi. 10.58624/SVOAOR.2024.04.074