SHRED injuries Neuromuscular Training Warm-Up Programs

Injury Prevention

Research has shown that neuromuscular training warm-up programs are effective at reducing the risk of sport-related injury in youth sport by 30-70% when compared to more traditional warm-up programs that include aerobic, static and dynamic stretching components.

Participating in sport and activity provides an endless number of health benefits, both physically and mentally. Staying injury-free reduces time spent on the sidelines; creating more opportunity for participation and ultimately contributing to a healthy lifestyle.

Neuromuscular Training: The New Standard of Practice for Warm-Ups

Neuromuscular training warm-up programs might look a little different for each sport or activity, but all include four main components of exercises: aerobic, balance, strength and agility.

These exercises can be performed using little or no equipment - resistance comes from your own bodyweight, a partner, or resistance bands.

The focus with all warm-up programs is that exercises are completed using proper movement technique. Performing these exercises consistently and correctly in a controlled environment (such as a warm-up) will contribute to safe movement patterns during sport and activity, thus reducing the risk of injury.