How Does Injury Affect Performance?

Acute or chronic injury may make it impossible for an athlete to produce maximal strength or execute other motor qualities.

Specifically, reflex inhibition of contraction is an occurrence which produces muscle weakness when a joint is damaged.

For example, it is unfeasible to generate maximal hinging strength such as in the deadlift exercise, if an individual is suffering from hip joint deterioration such as chondromalacia or any other form of trauma.

Establishing efficient and safe training to develop strength then becomes clear.

It is paramount to use appropriate rehabilitation programmes to restore the injured athlete to top level condition.

Fear of injury or pain must be acknowledged as a major inhibitory component in the production of motor qualities such as strength, power and flexibility.

It is often mostly insignificant if medical assessment declares rehabilitation to be complete.

Return to high level performance will only materialize if the athlete perceives rehabilitation to be complete and the fear of pain or injury to be negligible.

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Matthew Watkin-Jones

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Experienced strength and conditioning coach with 15+ years of expertise and NSCA CSCS qualification. Global work, sports degree, and insightful articles showcase the commitment to optimizing athlete performance. A proven professional.