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    Warming up, stretching, developing skills, maintaining fitness, obeying rules, having proper facilities, wearing protective gear, supervision, managing injuries, hydration, rest when ill, balanced competitions, and common sense can help prevent sports injuries according to this document. Prevention of injuries through these measures is better than having to cure injuries. The document outlines 12 ways to prevent injuries in sports.

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    Warming up, stretching, developing skills, maintaining fitness, obeying rules, having proper facilities, wearing protective gear, supervision, managing injuries, hydration, rest when ill, balanced competitions, and common sense can help prevent sports injuries according to this document. Prevention of injuries through these measures is better than having to cure injuries. The document outlines 12 ways to prevent injuries in sports.

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    Warming up, stretching, developing skills, maintaining fitness, obeying rules, having proper facilities, wearing protective gear, supervision, managing injuries, hydration, rest when ill, balanced competitions, and common sense can help prevent sports injuries according to this document. Prevention of injuries through these measures is better than having to cure injuries. The document outlines 12 ways to prevent injuries in sports.

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    SPORTS SAFETY

    INJURY
    PREVENTION
    THE GOLDEN RULE:

    PREVENTION IS
    BETTER THAN CURE
    1. WARM-UP AND STRETCHING
    u  Warm-up is a vital part of any
    competition or strenuous exercise session.
    It results in improved flexibility, it
    prepares the mind, the heart, the muscles,
    and joints for participation, thus reducing
    the likelihood of injury.
    Warm-up should involve five to ten minutes of
    general activity prior to the stretching session.
    u  Stretching is another vital factor of both
    training and competition as it reduces the
    chance of injury.
    Without stretching, muscles lose their flexibility
    and may fail to respond when being used, and
    injury may result.
    2. DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS
    AND TECHNIQUES

    u  The higher the level of skill, the lower


    the rate of injury.
    u  It is important in children’s sport that
    a high level of skill is attained in order
    to prevent injury now and while
    playing the sport in later life.
    3. FITNESS

    u  Many injuries occur late in the game,


    competition or training session due
    to fatigue.
    u  This means that a good level of
    fitness for a particular sport is of the
    utmost importance.
    u  This is specially important with
    athletes returning from injury.
    4. OBEY THE RULES

    u  Rules are specifically designed to create a


    safe playing environment.
    u  All players should be encouraged to
    observe both the written and unwritten
    rules of the game.
    u  Children should be continuously reminded
    of good sporting behavior.
    u  Coaches should develop clear, written
    rules for training and general conduct.
    5. PLAYING AREAS AND
    FACILITIES
    u  Poor design or faulty equipment, poor
    playing surfaces and inappropriate areas
    for participation may endanger the
    individual, other players and the public.
    u  It is important that the playing surfaces
    are:
    –  Level and firm
    –  Free from obstruction
    –  Padded
    –  Spectators should be kept away from the
    playing area
    6. PROTECTIVE DEVICES

    u  Protective equipment are designed to


    reduce injuries. Their use is strongly
    recommended.
    u  However, ill-fitting equipment is a
    hindrance and may increase the
    individual’s risk of injury.
    7. SUPERVISION

    u  Activities must be closely


    supervised to ensure that the
    practice and competition
    environment is as safe as possible.
    8. MANAGE EXISTING INJURIES
    PROPERLY
    u  Returning to sport too early after
    injury can make the child
    susceptible to further injury.
    u  The coach should ensure that the
    risk of recurrence is reduced by
    requesting the that the child have a
    doctor’s or physiotherapist’s
    clearance to play.
    9. FLUID REPLACEMENT
    u  Children are more susceptible to heat
    illness.
    u  Fluid replacement is very important and
    coaches should be aware of the following
    points:
    –  Wear loose, light colored clothing
    –  Avoid intense activity in hot or humid
    conditions
    –  Thirst is a poor indicator of fluid
    replacement
    –  Plain cold water is the best fluid
    replacement
    10. AVOID STRENUOUS
    ACTIVITY IF ILL

    u  During times of illness, the child’s


    body is particularly vulnerable, with
    the risk of damage to tissues or
    organs being very high.
    11. BALANCED COMPETITIONS

    u  It is important to keep competitions


    balanced in order to reduce injuries.
    u  Consideration should be given to
    the age, size, sex, strength and skill
    of the players in considering
    balanced competitions.
    12. COMMON SENSE

    u  Prevention is common sense!


    INJURY PREVENTION
    1. WARM-UP AND STRETCHING
    2. DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
    3. FITNESS
    4. OBEY THE RULES
    5. PLAYING AREAS AND FACILITIES
    6. PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    7. SUPERVISION
    8. MANAGE EXISTING INJURIES PROPERLY
    9. FLUID REPLACEMENT
    10. AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITY IF ILL
    11. BALANCED COMPETITIONS
    12. COMMONSENSE
    THE GOLDEN RULE:

    PREVENTION IS
    BETTER THAN CURE

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