B.3.2 Interventions related to risk

Aims to reduce the risk of injuries either by lowering the liklihood of injuries in the first place or reducing the severity - minimise the apllication fo force - maximise the ability of protective equitment - warm ups

Programmes or exercises that aim to better prepare the athletes body focusing on reducing injury risk while enhancing performance

they reduce certain injuries but not all, many contact sports have protective equitment it is only effective when it’s properly fitted, maintained

changing rules has also shown a reduction in injuries - in younger junior teams their ban of too much contact

changing the size, weight, or difficulty of equipment so that it better fits the athlete’s age, size, or skill level

Speed of recovery is not linear and vary from perosn to person, it should be checked by a medical profectinal and be restricted from physical activity

it is important to note that treatment of injury should be managed by a professin and if serious injuries rehabilitation begins. This aims to promote healing and a safe return to competition

very common acute treatment to reduce inflammation

• reduce pain and inflammation • however thiers evidence that inflammation is an important healing stage following injury

Helmets absorb impact Mouthgaurd reduce dental risks Padding protects impact trauma Athletic tape supports joints and muscles

It is the body’s protective response to injury involving increased blood flow, release chemicals to repair damaged tissue too much swelling and inflammation can delay healing and cause more issues such as reduced mobility

protection, it isolates the injured area to prevent further damage repair by delivering immune cells pain and swelling signals to rest and protect the area

a traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Each case is uique, symptoms and recovery vary between individuals

Athlete should stop immediately with phyiscal activity A helathcare professional should access the indivial and look for headaches, memory loss, balance