Training young skaters for healthier careers : primary prevention exercise program of knee overuse injuries for 9-10-year-old female skaters
Varjokari, Riina (2019)
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2019
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The purpose of this thesis was to collect theoretical knowledge regarding and knee overuse injuries among figure skating and create an exercise program for primary prevention to coaches use. This thesis was done in collaboration with Porin Taitoluistelu ry targeting 9-10-year-old female skaters. Exercises chosen for this program was selected based on the scientific literature and physical demands of the sport.
Research has shown that overuse injuries are sustained in figure skating especially among young single skaters. It was found that lower extremities and back are pre-dominantly the most injured areas of the body. Findings in the literature showed that like in other jumping related sports, patellofemoral pain, Osgood-Schlatter disease and patellar tendinopathy are the most frequent overuse injuries in single skating.
Coaches have an important role in primary prevention, since it should be started from the early ages for the best result. Basic knowledge regarding risk factors and injury mechanisms should be understand by coaches regardless the sport. If attention was paid earlier, many overuse injuries could have been preventable.
Highlighting the key points for primary prevention, this thesis examines physical demands of the sport, anatomy of the knee, and growth development of 9-10-year-old females. With the scientific knowledge and proper tools coaches have the ability to decrease potential overuse injuries and promote the well-being of their athletes.
Research has shown that overuse injuries are sustained in figure skating especially among young single skaters. It was found that lower extremities and back are pre-dominantly the most injured areas of the body. Findings in the literature showed that like in other jumping related sports, patellofemoral pain, Osgood-Schlatter disease and patellar tendinopathy are the most frequent overuse injuries in single skating.
Coaches have an important role in primary prevention, since it should be started from the early ages for the best result. Basic knowledge regarding risk factors and injury mechanisms should be understand by coaches regardless the sport. If attention was paid earlier, many overuse injuries could have been preventable.
Highlighting the key points for primary prevention, this thesis examines physical demands of the sport, anatomy of the knee, and growth development of 9-10-year-old females. With the scientific knowledge and proper tools coaches have the ability to decrease potential overuse injuries and promote the well-being of their athletes.