Implementing a specific injury prevention program as a warm-up reduces injuries.
Implementing an injury prevention program within a code of sport is shown to significantly reduce injuries in youth (up to 40% reduction in injuries)…… find your child’s sport below.
Soccer Injury Prevention Programs
Football Australia Perform +
for ages 10+ years
Poster, manual and cards available at:
https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/performance/football-australia-perform
FIFA 11 + – Kids
For 7-13 year old players.
The 11+ Kids has been shown to reduce injuries in youth football by 50%, severe injuries by 74% (1, 2); the financial cost associated with youth injuries by 51% (3) and improves physical performance in balance, jump performance and agility (4, 5)
Conducted as a warm-up.
DOWNLOAD PDF here – Full version
DOWNLOAD EXERCISE ONLY PDF here
FIFA 11+ for 14yrs+
This is the 14 years plus FIFA 11+.
Download the full version here
Australian Football League Programs
Prep-to-Play
Full program and manual can be downloaded
Biased towards women in AFL.
Follow link below. Click on ‘Resources’ tab and scroll down to prep to play. You can download the player handbook.
https://coach.afl/prep-play-warm
FootyFirst
For AFL in general, this program originated prior to Womens AFL. Program was designed for male AFL players.
Netball Injury Prevention Programs
The KNEE Program – Netball Australia
The KNEE Program: Information and Manual Downloads can be found be selecting ‘Junior’, ‘Recreational’ or ‘Elite’ at the following website:
Netball Smart by Netball NZ
Resource and printables can be found at this link below.
https://netballsmart.co.nz/netball-smart/resources.html
Rugby Union
ACTIVATE-World Rugby
World Rugby’s Injury Prevention Exercise Programme.
The website link below has all available programs for adults included.
https://australia.rugby/participate/coach/coaching-resources/world-rugby-activate
National Rugby League – Australia
Prepare to Play
Prepare to Play for Rugby League. Their website takes you through all the different components of the program. For players 13 years +.
LINK to Prepare to Play Website
Dance
11+ Dance – Neuromuscular Injury Prevention Exercise Program for dancers.
This program is in 2 sessions and can be found at this website: https://www.strengthmotionmind.com/11-dance
Swimming
Swimming WA provides a downloadable swimming Injury Prevention Program with banded age group exercises.