Strength Training Programme to Prevent Lower Limb Injuries in Young Sports

Abstract

There is a paucity of evidence regarding the use of injury prevention programmes for preadolescents participating in sports. However, effective injury prevention methods are needed to reduce the incidence o exercises f knee and ankle injuries in young people participating in sports. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of training program for young sports. Seventy-nine young male sports (aged 14-16 years), were randomly assigned to either an intervention (n=39) or a control group (n=40). The training program is a 45-min program consisting of exercises includes the free weights, bicycles, an athlete’s own body weight. The EXP group followed the training programme 3 days per week, for 6 weeks. Prior to, and after the intervention, both EXP and CON groups performed a battery of specific physical tests. Performance tests included, vertical jump test, sprint running and agility test. Eleven lower extremity injuries occurred in the intervention group and 29 occurred in the control group, per 1000 player hours. The incidence of knee and ankle injuries among young sports can be reduced by strength exercises programme.