Ergonomics in Sports

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Ergonomics in Sports

Moving or landing in an odd way that could lead to you breaking, spraining or getting an acute injury

Soft, safe landing area

Ankle supported shoes

Principle 13: Reduce mental stress

Getting the most out of a hit in baseball

lighter bat

Running so often that your lower body is in some pain (Chronic Sport Ingury)

Rest and don't over-use the effected area

using muscle tape

knee, ankle, leg brace, etc.

use heating and cooling techniques

stretching the effected area often

Principle 7 : Minimize pressure points.

over-using a muscle area because of competition or other factors

rest injury

Principle 10 : Maintain a comfortable environment.

getting injured by unnecessary physical contact

Padded uniforms/gear to prevent the injury

Diving for the ball or sliding on your knees in volleyball

Knee pads

Principle 9 : Move, exercise and stretch.

Swimming a race with the least amount of drag possible

Racing Suits to compact your body into the most aerodynamic shape possible

Swimming to much and injuring your shoulder/rotator cuff (Chronic Sport Ingury)

rest and don't over-use the effected area

Icing and heat techniques

Stretching the effected area often

Muscle taping shoulder to compress it