OfftheJob Safety Preventing Sports Injuries Sports Injury Facts
Off-the-Job Safety Preventing Sports Injuries
Sports Injury Facts Sports-related injuries are one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. Off-the-Job Safety
Sports Injury Facts Ø People most at risk • Older athletes • School-aged children • People who overdue it • People who don’t train properly Off-the-Job Safety
Sports Facts Ø Sports Injury Factors • Poor body mechanics • Poor muscle tone • Not as agile and resilient Off-the-Job Safety
Sports Injury Facts Ø Most common sports-related injuries • Sprains (mostly ankle) • Muscle strains • Bone or growth plate injuries • Repetitive motion injuries • Heat-related illness Off-the-Job Safety
Preventing Sports Injuries Ø Strengthen muscles Ø Increase flexibility Ø Use safety gear Video http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ll. FSOy. Retm. A Off-the-Job Safety
Preventing Sports Injuries Ø Proper form Ø Drink fluids Ø Take breaks Off-the-Job Safety
Preventing Sports Injuries Ø Follow game rules Ø Take time off to recover Ø Avoid “weekend warrior” approach Off-the-Job Safety
Resources Ø Minnesota Safety Council www. minnesotasafetycouncil. org/family/safesports Ø Tria Injury Prevention http: //www. tria. com/events_injury_prevention. aspx Ø Stop Sports Injuries http: //www. stopsportsinjuries. org/ Off-the-Job Safety
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