12/11/2025
GOOD MORNING
☆ Now that rugby season is here - heres some information regarding contact sports
Contact Team Sports
Contact team Sports such as football and hockey do not carry the same risk as collision Sports. But the fast pace in which they play along with Contact between players, mean there is relatively high probability to injuries.
* Staying Injury Free
In Contact Sports, long-term training as well as pre-match preparation are crutial for injury prevention. You need a high level of cardiovascular fitness as well as
muscular fitness. Protective gear such as shin guards should be worn.
* Warm up and Cool Down
On match days a thorough warm up and cool down is essential. To prepare for the exercise you need to raise the body temperature by doing warm ups such as dynamic stretches. Gentle jigging and stretching to help Cool down along with ice baths to aid recovery of the muscles.
* Maintenance Training
You need to concentrate on a
Total fitness in your training plans. Circuit Training with weights to improve strength and power alongside interval training for the Cardiovascular system works very well.
° Flexibility
Contact Sports require good Flexibility. Exercises such as stride stretches help to increase range of movement as well as promote good posture in the lower back. Regular Sports Massage can help loosen the muscles and aid in faster recovery.
° Strengthening
Strength is essential for Contact Sports. Strengthening The legs and lower back with exercises such h as straight leg deadlifts can improve and prevent injury to the muscles and joints.
° Power and Stability
Training for Contact Sports should include the development of Explosive power. Exercises suchbas kneeling supermen help Strengthening the core muscles in the back.
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Information from The BMA guide to Sports Injuries
