Sports injuries – Part 2 - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Sports injuries – Part 2 Injury Prevention

2. Injury Prevention MethodsProper preparation before taking part in exercise can reduce the chance of injury. Improvements in sports science mean there are many injury prevention methods which everyone can put into practice, such as an adequate warm-up or using a foam roller. Injury prevention methods can include the following:

3. ScreeningScreening can be used to help identify:those at risk of complications from exerciseprepare performers for their sportenhance performancereduce injuryMany young elite performers have a CRY heart screening (cardiac risk in the young) which assess and monitors a performers heart. This is encouraged by NGB’s due to the stress elite sport can place on an athletes heart.Screening can also identify the musculoskeletal condition of an athlete, which can highlight any past or present injuries Allowing correct training to be undertaken However, screening can have its disadvantages as its not 100% accurateIt may miss a problem (false negative) Identify a problem that doesn’t exist (false positive) This can increase an athletes anxiety and cause unneeded stress to a performer

4. Protective EquipmentWearing the correct equipment can help reduce injuries in sport. Below are some example of protective equipment for different sports SportProtective EquipmentFootballShin padsRugbyScrum Cap, Gum ShieldCricketBatting Pads, Box, Helmet, GlovesHockeyLeg guard, Shin guard, pads, kickers, face mask, gloves, helmetWhatever the equipment worn, it needs to fit correctly & meet national governing body regulations

5. Warm upPerforming a warm up will reduce the possibility of injury by increasing the elasticity of the muscle tissue. Due to the increase in body temperatureHeart rate and respiratory rate will also increase during a warmup. This increase blood flow and delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the working musclesWarming up will also prepare the muscle tendons and joints for strenuous activity

6. Three stages of a warm up:

7. Flexibility Training Flexibility training should involve the joints and muscles that will be most active during activity.There are 4 types of flexibility training:ActivePassiveStaticBallistic

8. Active & Passive stretching Active stretching involves the performer working on one joint, pushing it beyond its point of resistance,This increase lengthening of the muscle and connective tissues around it.For examplePassive stretching is when the stretch occurs with the help of an externa force such as another part of your body, a partner or piece of equipment For example

9. Static & Ballistic stretching Static stretching is stretching while not movingIt involves holding a muscle in the furthest point you can for up to 30 seconds. For exampleHere the hamstrings are stretched as they perform an isometric contraction Ballistic stretching involves preforming a stretch with a swing or bouncing movement to push the body furtherIt is important that this type of stretching should only be performed by individuals who is extremely flexibleHere the athlete swing there leg forwards and backward to get a greater range of stretch

10. Key terms

11. Taping & BracingTaping a weak joint can help with support and stability to reduce the risk of injury.Ankle sprains are a common injury in sport and often taping is used during the recovery stage to give more support and prevent further injury. Taping can also be used on muscles. The tape used for muscles is more elastic and is directly applied to the skin. IT is called kinesiology tape and expands as the muscles contract