Musculoskeletal Injury: Risks Prevention and First Aid,
Abstract
This document concludes that most training injuries result from inappropriate intensity, duration or frequency of activity for the existing intrinsic condition of the participant or the extrinsic environmental conditions. The use of good judgement and moderation may be sufficient to prevent the majority of exercise related injuries. Training routines should be based on an objective assessment of the individual's physical fitness level and other susceptibility (risk) factors. Periodic re-evaluation of training should be conducted, especially if warning signs of injury such as pain, dysfunction, or decreased performance occur. If these measures fail to prevent injury, prompt first aid should be instituted. Finally, medical attention should be sought whenever the severity of injury merits it or if there is a doubt as to the need for professional medical intervention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 08, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174924
Entities
People
- Bruce H. Jones
- Michael P. Moore
- Paul B. Rock
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine