Preventing Sports Injuries: Essential Exercises for Athletes

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Sports injuries often stem from poor conditioning, overuse, and improper movement patterns. To prevent these, athletes should focus on three key components: stability, strength, and mobility.

Essential Exercises:

• Planks & Side Planks: Build core stability to protect the spine and hips.

• Single-Leg Deadlifts: Improve hamstring and glute strength while enhancing balance.

• Lunges with Rotation: Mimic sports movements and build functional strength.

• Scapular Push-Ups: Strengthen shoulder stabilizers to reduce rotator cuff injuries.

• Dynamic Mobility Drills: Arm circles, leg swings, and inchworms prep joints for action.

Tip: Training should always be sport-specific and include neuromuscular training (balance and coordination).