Injury Prevention Obeying the Rules: Rules of conduct, including illegal blocks and tackles are enforced to keep athletes healthy. Know them! Follow them!
Injury prevention Attitude
Injury prevention Suitable Clothing: Perspiration Control body temperatures Waterproof gear Correct footwear Compression garments
Injury prevention Correct Equipment: Protective gear Mouth guards Helmet Gloves Goggles / eye wear Shin guards Size / weight?
Preventing Injuries Warm-up Prepares body for exercise Increase blood flow to muscles Raises body temperature Increased speed of nerve impulses Decreased no. injuries due to increased ROM Decreased stiffness (less muscle tears) Mental preparation / concentration Dynamic Exercises Handling / touch
Preventing Injuries Cool-down Removes lactate from circulation Reduces DOMS Prevents build up of waste products Static stretches Ice immersion / contrast baths Massage
Preventing Injuries Correct level of participation Fitness level Game / competition fitness Conditioning Specific skills sets Increasing intensity Overtraining / burn out Recovery Rehabilitation programmes Individuality
Injury prevention Taping – Restrict undesired motion(adhesive) – Protective – K-TAPE
Injury Prevention K-tape