A Systems-Based Approach to Injury Prevention for the Strength and Conditioning Coach. Issue 6 (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Howe, Louis P.; Waldron, Mark; Read, Paul
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 39:Issue 6(2018)
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: injury prevention -- screening -- needs analysis; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000346
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: PARTICIPATION IN SPORT EXPOSES ATHLETES TO AN INHERENT RISK OF INJURY. TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES MUST CONDUCT A THOROUGH NEEDS ANALYSIS TO ESTABLISH THE RISK OF INJURY, IDENTIFY MECHANISMS AND RISK FACTORS FOR INJURY, SELECT RELEVANT SCREENING TESTS, AND DESIGN TARGETED INTERVENTIONS BASED ON THE ATHLETE'S RESULTS. USING A SYSTEMS-BASED APPROACH PRESENTED HEREIN, THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS THAT COACHES MUST UNDERTAKE TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAMS.