core strength and prevention of sports injuries in schools

Injuries are prevalent in High School Athletics.....

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FACTS AND FIGURES

  • 7 million teenagers participate in high school sports.
  • There are approximately 1.4 million injuries in high school sports each year.
  • Most injuries occur in football, followed by wrestling, girls basketball and girls soccer.
  • Most injuries occur to the knee, followed by the ankle and shoulder.
  • 57% of injured athletes are not able to complete the season.
  • 28% of injuries require surgery.

Core strengthening exercises can help prevent injuries in high school sports.....

Research has shown:

  •  a relationship between weak core muscles and an increased risk of injury.
  •  a relationship between core strength and decreased rates of re-injuries
     

 

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