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Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports

by Emma Martin 1,*
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Emma Martin
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FSPH  2021 3(1):18; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20210412
Received: 17 February 2021 / Accepted: 25 March 2021 / Published Online: 12 April 2021
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The title "Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports" encapsulates the multifaceted strategies employed to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries among athletes. This paper explores the role of public health in injury prevention in sports settings. It begins by discussing the epidemiology of sports-related injuries, highlighting the common causes and the burden they place on individuals and society. The paper then delves into the public health approach to injury prevention, which involves identifying high-risk sports, implementing evidence-based interventions, and fostering a culture of safety among athletes, coaches, and other stakeholders. Key methods include injury surveillance, risk factor assessment, and the development and promotion of injury prevention programs. The paper examines the effectiveness of various interventions such as proper warm-up exercises, the use of protective equipment, and the implementation of regulations to mitigate risk. It also discusses the importance of ongoing educational initiatives and the role of interdisciplinary collaborations in shaping effective injury prevention strategies. Lastly, the paper acknowledges the challenges in implementing these strategies and proposes solutions to enhance the adoption and sustainability of injury prevention measures in sports.

Keywords: Injury Prevention; Sports Medicine; Public Health Interventions; Sports-related Injuries; Risk Management.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Martin. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Martin, E. (2021). Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(1), 18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412
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Martin, E. Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412
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Martin E. Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(1):18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412
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Martin, Emma 2021. "Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.1:18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412

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Martin, E. Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2021, 3, 18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412
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Martin E. Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2021, 3(1):18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412
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Martin, Emma 2021. "Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 3, no.1:18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412
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Martin, E. (2021). Public Health Approaches to Injury Prevention in Sports. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 3(1), 18. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20210412

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