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Injury prevention information & advice

Although injury prevention is one of the best things any athlete can do, many of us skip the very things that can keep us healthy.

Of course, the other part of it is having the appropriate level of conditioning for the event or competition we are entering, and training in a steady progressive manner - there is good evidence that people who have years of steady conditioning behind them suffer fewer injuries.

Cool downs Regularly performing cool-downs is the best way to finish one workout and speed up your recovery for the next. » Click here for more	Strapping Commonly used to prevent injury, taping and strapping is more of an art than a science. » Click here for more
Stretching There's no doubt that stretching should be a part of every athlete's training program - but what type and when will make all the difference. » Click here for more	Warm up Getting your warm-up right can make a huge difference to your performance, as well as reducing the risk of injury. » Click here for more