Intrinsic Risk Factors: Individual Differences and Injury Risk
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- Created on: 08-01-21 12:39
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- INDIVIDUAL VARIABLES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO INJURY RISK - INTRINSIC RISK FACTORS
- Previous Injury
- This is the biggest risk factor for soft tissue injury
- An athlete should never return to training after an injury until declared fit to do so
- Injuries can cause....
- Loss of connective tissue strength
- Imbalance between muscle groups
- Decreased joint stability
- Altered biomechanics
- A deficit in neuromuscular function and proprioception
- Posture and Alignment issues
- Such as different leg lengths, scoliosis or lordosis
- These can cause biomechanical changes requiring connective tissue to handle forces in unatural ways
- This increases the risk of injury
- These can cause biomechanical changes requiring connective tissue to handle forces in unatural ways
- Such as different leg lengths, scoliosis or lordosis
- Age
- As age increases, so does injury risk
- This is because bone tissue loses strength and as connective tissue suffers overuse, wear and tear, they become more prone to injury.
- As age increases, so does injury risk
- Nutrition
- Important for injury prevention and also for recovery
- Protein: for growth and repair of cells/tissues and collagen formation
- Carbohydrates: for energy production to reduce onset of fatigue
- Fats: for protection and cushioning
- Vitamins and Minerals: e.g. vitamin D and calcium for bone growth and repair
- Important for injury prevention and also for recovery
- Previous Injury
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