Injury PreventionLecture 4

Causative Factors

Extrinsic – equipment , environment, type of activity , condition errors

Intrinsic – age , gender, body size ,history of injury, fitness level , skill, psychological status.

Intervention strategies

Extrinsic – regular inspection of equipment and facilities

Intrinsic- PPE – preparticipation Physical Exam

Pre season fitness and conditioning Flexibility Coaching

Objectives of Protective Equipment to protect the body from an external or

internal force. External - another person, stick, ball, etc. Internal - created normally with motion, but

with a large magnitude of force the limb or joint goes beyond its anatomical limits.

Forces

Forces can be prevented 3 ways: External protective equipment/prophylactic

support (includes tape). Internal stabilisation - rehabilitative exercise Surgical Procedures - not within the scope of

this course.

To reduce potential INJURY

Increase the impact area Transfer or disperse the impact to another

body part Limit the relative motion of the body part Add mass to the body part to limit

deformation and displacement Reduce friction between contacting areas Absorb energy

Selecting Equipment

Equipment must conform to rules of the sport

Must allow the athlete to perform without restriction

Wearing must be comfortable, if not then less likely to want to wear it , may effect performance

Quality

CSA - Canadian Standards Association NOCSAE - National Operating Committee

on Standards for Athletic Equipment

Fitting

Selecting and fitting equipment is a shared responsibility between coach , manager and AT

Age and physical development play role in fitting, all are different sizes and shapes

Budgets are often tight , but the safety cannot be compromised by inadequate, improperly fitted or outdated equipment

Care

choose equipment that can be well maintained and cleaned to prevent fungus and bacteria growth.

Preventing Injury

traditional equipment for common sports such as: football, hockey, ringette, lacrosse, roller blading, cycling, mountain/rock climbing, racquet sports, baseball, volleyball, soccer, running.

Preventing Reinjury

same sports, but achieved differently. Tape types, objectives Braces types -objectives custom made protection.

Protective Equipment for the Head and Face

Football Helmets Hockey Helmets Other Helmets – bike, batting, motor,

lacrosse etc Face Guards Eye Wear – racquet sports Ear Wear Throat and Neck Protectors