Injury prevention
- Created by: b2e5n14
- Created on: 31-01-21 13:31
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- Injury prevention
- Extrinsic factors
- Poor technique
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Causes acute and chronic injuries
- Decreases performance levels
- Example- poor rugby tackle causes shoulder injury
- Incorrect equipment
- Must fit correctly
- Must suit the standard of playing
- Must not be broken or torn
- Example- a gum shield fits mouth right
- InappropriateFITT principles
- Working too hard causes acute injuries
- Working for too long causes chronic injuries
- Working the same muscle causes repetitive strains
- Environment
- Pollution levels affect asthmatics and endurance events
- Weather- icy, wind, rain
- Altitude- hypoxic conditions
- Temperature-hot or cold
- Playing surface
- Must be free from obstructions
- Must be a safe distance from spectators
- Poor technique
- Intrinsic factors
- Previous injuries
- Loss of connective tissue strength
- Imbalance in muscle groups
- Decreased joint stability
- Altetred movement- compensate for an injury
- Deficit in muscular function
- Posture and alignment
- Different leg length
- Scoliosis and lordosis
- Can cause joint weakness
- Nutrition
- Important for recovery from injury as well as prevention
- CHO- produces energy and delays fatigue
- Fats- protection and cushioning
- Proteins- muscle repair and growth
- Vitamins and minerals- bone repair and growth
- Age
- Bones get weaker as we get older
- Muscle and connective tissue loses elasticity
- Previous injuries
- Extrinsic factors
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