Injury Prevention Flashcards
Define intrinsic injury risk factors
An injury risk or force from inside the body
Define extrinsic injury risk factors
An injury risk or force from outside the body
Examples of intrinsic risk factors, and how can they be controlled
• previous injury - never return to training until declared to do so
• posture and alignment issues - improve technique
• age increases injury risk
• nutrition - protein for growth and repair, carbs for energy production, fats for protection
Examples of extrinsic risk factors, and how can they be controlled
• poor technique and training - coach needs to be qualified and keeping up to date with new training guidelines
• incorrect equipment and clothing e.g. child starting tennis shouldn’t use a full size racket
• inappropriate intensity, duration or frequency of activity - principles of training must be followed when designing a training programme
• warm up and cool down effectiveness - ensure warm ups are effective