SPORTS INJURY PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT

Course Overview

Sports injuries are a significant challenge for athletes, trainers, and healthcare professionals. This course provides an in-depth understanding of injury mechanisms, prevention strategies, and advanced rehabilitation techniques to enhance athletic performance and recovery. Designed for physiotherapists, sports trainers, and rehabilitation specialists, the course focuses on evidence-based approaches to minimize injury risks and optimize movement efficiency.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of injury assessment, manual therapy, and functional rehabilitation strategies. The course covers key topics such as joint mobilization, dry needling, kinesio taping, and strength conditioning protocols tailored for injury prevention and recovery. Additionally, return-to-play guidelines and sport-specific rehabilitation techniques will be discussed to ensure a safe and effective transition back to activity.

Led by internationally recognized experts, Dr. Kryson D Gama and Dr. Parijat Kumar, this course blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Their expertise in orthopedic manipulative therapy, dry needling, and sports rehabilitation ensures that participants receive high-quality training rooted in clinical excellence. Whether you are a physiotherapist, sports coach, or healthcare professional, this course will equip you with the skills to manage sports injuries effectively and enhance athletic performance.

Key Learning Outcomes:

✔ Understanding common sports injuries and their risk factors

✔ Injury prevention strategies using biomechanics and strength training

✔ Advanced rehabilitation techniques, including joint mobilization and myofascial release

✔ Dry needling, kinesio taping, and dynamic stabilization methods for faster recovery

✔ Evidence-based return-to-play protocols and sport-specific rehabilitation strategies

✔ Hands-on guidance from experienced professionals in sports injury management

Chapters & Learning Objectives

Chapter 1: Why Injury Prevention is Important and Some Common Sports Injuries

: 00:20 Hour

This chapter sets the foundation by explaining the significance of injury prevention in athletic performance and career longevity. It explores both the short-term and long-term consequences of injuries—ranging from lost training time to psychological stress and early retirement. You'll also learn about the most common injuries in various sports, such as ACL tears, ankle sprains, hamstring strains, and overuse injuries like tendinopathies. This module encourages proactive strategies over reactive treatment and introduces the concept of injury as a “performance limiter.”

Chapter 2: Role of Physiotherapist in Injury Prevention in Sports

: 00:09 Hour

This chapter delves into the evolving role of physiotherapists in modern sports ecosystems. Beyond rehabilitation, physiotherapists now serve as integral team members in injury risk reduction. The module covers biomechanical assessments, gait and posture evaluations, and sport-specific movement analysis. You'll also learn how physiotherapists collaborate with coaches and strength trainers to design evidence-based prevention programs, monitor training responses, and guide athletes through proper technique and recovery protocols.

Chapter 3: Assessment of an Athlete in Pre-Season

: 00:41 Hour

An effective pre-season assessment is critical for identifying vulnerabilities before the competitive season begins. This chapter teaches you how to perform a detailed evaluation, including range of motion testing, muscle imbalance checks, strength and flexibility profiling, and review of prior injury history. The goal is to develop an athlete baseline that can be used to track progress and prevent re-injury. It also discusses red flag signs that require medical referral and introduces goal-setting strategies for athletic performance optimization

Chapter 4: Screening Tests for Athletes

: 00:23 Hour

This chapter introduces a wide range of standardized and functional screening tools designed to uncover hidden deficits that may predispose athletes to injury. Tools such as the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Y-Balance Test,  and hop testing are explored in detail. You’ll also learn how to interpret results, integrate findings into individual training plans, and implement corrective strategies to address asymmetries and dysfunctional patterns.

Chapter 5: Injury Prevention Strategies

: 00:24 Hour

Focusing on intervention, this chapter covers structured strategies to minimize injury risk. Topics include dynamic warm-up routines, neuromuscular control drills, proprioception training, and flexibility-enhancing exercises. You’ll learn how to tailor these strategies to the athlete’s age, sport, and performance level. The chapter also emphasizes strength and conditioning principles, including progressive overload, cross-training, and sport-specific programming. Special attention is given to injury prevention in youth and female athletes.

Chapter 6: Training Workload and Role of Rest and Recovery

: 00:23 Hour

This final chapter emphasizes the importance of managing training load and the critical role of recovery in injury prevention. It highlights recovery techniques such as active rest, sleep optimization, soft tissue therapy, hydration strategies, and nutrition. The module also explores periodization models, deload weeks, and tapering strategies that promote peak performance while minimizing injury risk.