by Ella Mc 5 years ago
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Ergonomics in Sports
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