Thermography as an aid in preventing injuries in football: Presentation of a possible curricular component in imaging courses

Thermography is a non-invasive method that records body thermal gradients and patterns, measuring the thermal radiation emitted by the body. It can be used to diagnose sports injuries, as it captures the infrared radiation emitted by the individual himself, without emission of external radiation. The injuries trigger inflammatory processes that generate heat, detectable by thermography before clinical signs appear, allowing preventive intervention. This technique allows you to measure temperatures and form thermal images, accurately locating injury points. Thus, it is possible to monitor the evolution of the inflammatory condition and prevent worsening, even when the injury is not yet clinically noticeable.