SPORT INJURY - PREVENTION

BY: NATHAN

Causes Of Sport Injury Poor warm-up Using the wrong technique for playing

sports. Not using the equipment correctly Not taking the proper safety precautions

for your sport. Exercising over the limit

Common Sport Injuries Knee pain Muscle Strains Join Strains Ankle sprain Muscles pulls Wrist sprain Jammed fingers Muscle sprain

Ways to prevent sport injuries Stretches Warm ups Maintain proper fitness Do not overcome your limits If you’re injured, you should return to play

only when clearance is granted by a doctor

Play with the correct method Wear the correct outfit

Outfit Correct shoes Gears e.g. helmets, sunglasses, gloves,

pads, and layered clothing where appropriate

No jeans, just shorts/sport pants

Rules Understand the rules and follow them.

They are in place for a reason. Warm up slowly before you enter in a

activity (This is important in sports that require quick, dynamic, movements, such as basketball and soccer.

Listen to your body, pain is a warning sign of a injury

Rules Part 2. Train for your sport and use specific

skills training to prepare for your sport. Cross train for overall conditioning and

to allow specific muscle to rest If you are already suffering from a injury,

use RICE. (Rest, ice, compression, and elevation)

Focusing on STERETCHES Static Stretch, it involves holding your

muscle at the stretched position for at least 20-30 seconds.

Static stretches is best done for your workouts.

The stretch is held whenyou feel a nice stretch until you feel your musclesrelaxing.

Active Stretching Active stretching involves stretching the

muscles actively. In other words, you are holding the stretched position with the opposing muscle group. Your muscles are playing an active role in holding the stretch position.

Dynamic Stretching Dynamic stretching is similar to active

stretching. However, in dynamic stretching, you don’t hold the stretch, you are always moving or dynamic. Dynamic stretching is not the best for improving flexibility. It’s just a good warm

Up for your sport.

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