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Isla J Shill1,2, Anu Räisänen1,3, Amanda M Black1,2,4,5
1Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
|June 17, 2021
Summary
Canadian youth rugby coaches show high intention to use neuromuscular training (NMT) warm-ups for injury prevention. Current practices often lack balance exercises, but coaches are receptive to implementing NMT programs.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Injury Prevention
- Coaching Education
Background:
- Canadian youth rugby coach beliefs and attitudes towards injury prevention are understudied.
- Neuromuscular training (NMT) warm-ups are effective but inconsistently adopted.
- Understanding coach perspectives is crucial for implementing effective injury prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe Canadian youth rugby coaches' injury prevention beliefs and current warm-up practices.
- To evaluate coaches' intention to adopt a rugby-specific NMT warm-up program.
- To bridge the gap between NMT efficacy and its practical application in youth rugby.
Main Methods:
- A pre- and post-workshop questionnaire survey was administered to high school rugby coaches.
- The survey assessed demographics, current warm-up routines, NMT knowledge, and injury prevention beliefs.
- Behavioral intention to use a rugby-specific NMT warm-up was measured before and after an educational workshop.
Main Results:
- Only 27% of coaches were aware of NMT warm-ups pre-workshop.
- Current warm-ups predominantly featured aerobic and stretching components, with limited balance exercises.
- A high intention to use a rugby-specific NMT warm-up was reported by 92% of coaches pre-workshop and 86% post-workshop, with no significant change.
Conclusions:
- Canadian youth rugby coaches demonstrate a strong intention to implement NMT warm-ups.
- This high intention presents a significant opportunity to study NMT efficacy in youth rugby.
- Future research should focus on facilitating the adoption and effectiveness of NMT warm-ups in this population.
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