Ergonomics in Sports

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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