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Injury Risk Analysis

Injury Prevention should be the number one goal of all sport training programs. The reason for this is simple: “Durability determines how far your ability can take you.” Even the most talented athletes in the world can’t excel if they are constantly dealing with continuous injuries or pain.

Unlock the power of injury prevention with our groundbreaking Injury Risk Analysis. Gain insights into crucial factors affecting sports injuries, such as biomechanics and motor abilities, to safeguard against potential risks. Our comprehensive analysis, including photo and video examinations, equips coaches, athletes, and parents with invaluable knowledge to create targeted exercise plans. With Aruka Shield's Injury Risk Analysis, take proactive steps to mitigate injury chances and elevate athletic performance. Invest in your safety and performance longevity today.

What Does The Risk Analysis Involve?

The Injury Risk Analysis includes:

  • Pre-assessment Questionnaire

  • Video Assessment of the Athlete

  • Evaluation of the Assessment

  • Video review follow up with the athlete and/or parent

  • Prescriptive recommendations to assist in correcting movement deficiencies

Why Does A Healthy Athlete Need Injury Risk Analysis?

  • Some of us have never been taught how to perform basic movement skill patterns such as walking, running, sprinting, jumping, and landing. Poor patterning can set up and drive injury- this needs to be corrected.

  • Many athletes play through with minor injuries. In order to do this they create bad patterns of movement by what is called compensatory movement patterns. An example is playing with a jammed toe, which causes the athlete to run on the outside of the foot- which could possibly lead to a worse injury.

  • This is very prevalent in Junior High and High School athletes. Correction can be made with appropriate exercises and drills.

  • Even in young athletes, joints, tendons, and ligaments can become stiff and rigid. If this is not corrected, the chance of injury dramatically increases.

  • Where almost all of us have dominant limbs, balance between the two sides must be maintained in order to avoid injuries. This involves assessing both movement function and strength and power.

MOVEMENT IQ ASSESSMENT

Movement IQ

Good movement is not just physical; it's an amalgamation of intelligence, coordination, and efficiency. It's about seamlessly orchestrating multiple body parts to perform tasks effortlessly and accurately. While defining Movement IQ might be intricate, its absence is easily noticeable.

Movement IQ Assessment

At our core, we recognize that athleticism and fitness are intricately linked to how we move. Our Functional Movement IQ Screen delves into this interconnection, evaluating seven critical areas defining your movement patterns. This analysis doesn't just measure physical capabilities; it's a glimpse into your aptitude for specific sports, potentially foreseeing your success trajectory. Tailored for individuals aged 12 through adulthood, this screening identifies your Functional Movement IQ—highlighting the intelligence behind coordinated and effortless movement.

How The Assessment Works

Our movement IQ assessment has been developed for both children and adults. The evaluations are always developmentally appropriate. When purchased the movement IQ assessment is as follows:

  • Pre-assessment questionnaire

  • Video Analysis by our staff

  • Diagnosis of Developmental level

  • Follow up review and recommendations based on findings.

What Comprises A Person’s Movement IQ?

Movement intelligence is a combination of the following 12 values.

1   Ability

2   Health

3   ROM – Range of Motion

4   Movement Skill aptitude

5   Coordination

6   Stability

7   Proprioception

8   Balance

9   Maintaining and re-establishing center of gravity

10 Awareness - moving through the three planes of motion

11 Elasticity

12  Proper education