Risk factors
Learn about the factors inside and around a player that can influence injury risk, and where coaches can make a difference.
herLENS Starter Kit
Injury Risk Reduction
Injuries cannot always be prevented, but there are things we can do to reduce risk, limit severity and identify problems earlier. Understanding what can influence injury risk helps coaches focus on the things they can control and create an environment that supports players to stay healthy and participating.
What to know
Injuries can affect different parts of the body, happen suddenly or develop over time, and vary in severity and recovery. The same injury can also affect two players very differently, so paying attention to the individual player matters.