All football codes are very popular in NSW, though Rugby League may well be the country’s favourite. Many of the football codes, most notably Rugby League, tend to be male dominated, but women are becoming increasingly involved in the games, as seen by the popularity of the Women’s Rugby World Cup finals in August of this year.
The NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final takes place on October 1st at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney and the build-up has fans becoming more enthusiastic. As a result, more fans of all ages have become interested in playing football. Unfortunately, the rise in the number of players has meant that Dr. Ben Purcell at Bathurst Chiropractic has seen more sports related injuries, making injury prevention an important topic.
Types of Contact Sport Injuries
Rapid changes in speed and direction are core elements of many sports, but contact sports such as Rugby and AFL also involve hard tackles and collisions between players. Because of this, injuries are a common occurrence during any sports season. Many of the most serious injuries are the result of collisions and falls. Some of the most common include:
Injury has the potential to sideline any athletic career. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce your risk.
Preparation
Statistically speaking, the majority of sports related injuries occur early in the season. One of the main reasons for this is that athletes are in better condition as the season goes on. Get a head start on avoiding injury by staying in good condition during the off-season. By staying in good condition during the off-season and improving your pre-season conditioning, you can reduce your risk of injury.
Preparation doesn’t stop when the season starts. Warm up, stretching, and cool down are vital parts of any practice or match. Establish good routines and be sure to practice them before and after every practice or match. Bath University in the UK has developed a warm up routine for younger players using game based exercises. The routine is designed to take about 20 minutes and calls for a four step training approach that changes every four weeks as players improve their conditioning through the season. It is estimated that the program could reduce injuries by as much as 70%. The program is already being used by the RFU in the UK.
Train with a qualified coach
A coach with the appropriate qualifications can help you build your strength, flexibility and coordination to help you avoid injury. A qualified coach can also train you in ways to tackle, defend, and fall that reduce impact and minimize risk of injury.
Use protective gear
Always wear a custom mouth guard and protective head gear during all practices and matches. Your Bathurst chiropractor can also help you determine whether you might benefit from bracing or taping.
Avoid playing when injured
Playing while injured can aggravate the injury and can even cause additional injury as the body seeks to compensate by increasing stress on other areas. Your Bathurst chiropractor can help you determine whether an injury is an acute or chronic problem and can help you with exercises that can help you heal while improving your strength and mobility to prevent the injury from recurring.
If you have problems of a biomechanical nature, chiropractic offers holistic, non-invasive care that can help you heal. If an injury has you warming the bench, please call (02) 6331 1004 now to schedule an appointment.
The NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final takes place on October 1st at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney and the build-up has fans becoming more enthusiastic. As a result, more fans of all ages have become interested in playing football. Unfortunately, the rise in the number of players has meant that Dr. Ben Purcell at Bathurst Chiropractic has seen more sports related injuries, making injury prevention an important topic.
Types of Contact Sport Injuries
Rapid changes in speed and direction are core elements of many sports, but contact sports such as Rugby and AFL also involve hard tackles and collisions between players. Because of this, injuries are a common occurrence during any sports season. Many of the most serious injuries are the result of collisions and falls. Some of the most common include:
- Bruises, cuts, and scrapes
- Muscle strain
- Sprains, especially ankle sprains
- Knee, calf, and ankle injuries
- Dislocated joints
- Fractures
- Concussions and other head injuries
Injury has the potential to sideline any athletic career. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce your risk.
Preparation
Statistically speaking, the majority of sports related injuries occur early in the season. One of the main reasons for this is that athletes are in better condition as the season goes on. Get a head start on avoiding injury by staying in good condition during the off-season. By staying in good condition during the off-season and improving your pre-season conditioning, you can reduce your risk of injury.
Preparation doesn’t stop when the season starts. Warm up, stretching, and cool down are vital parts of any practice or match. Establish good routines and be sure to practice them before and after every practice or match. Bath University in the UK has developed a warm up routine for younger players using game based exercises. The routine is designed to take about 20 minutes and calls for a four step training approach that changes every four weeks as players improve their conditioning through the season. It is estimated that the program could reduce injuries by as much as 70%. The program is already being used by the RFU in the UK.
Train with a qualified coach
A coach with the appropriate qualifications can help you build your strength, flexibility and coordination to help you avoid injury. A qualified coach can also train you in ways to tackle, defend, and fall that reduce impact and minimize risk of injury.
Use protective gear
Always wear a custom mouth guard and protective head gear during all practices and matches. Your Bathurst chiropractor can also help you determine whether you might benefit from bracing or taping.
Avoid playing when injured
Playing while injured can aggravate the injury and can even cause additional injury as the body seeks to compensate by increasing stress on other areas. Your Bathurst chiropractor can help you determine whether an injury is an acute or chronic problem and can help you with exercises that can help you heal while improving your strength and mobility to prevent the injury from recurring.
If you have problems of a biomechanical nature, chiropractic offers holistic, non-invasive care that can help you heal. If an injury has you warming the bench, please call (02) 6331 1004 now to schedule an appointment.