Evolution of sports injury models đź§µ

đź’ˇCausality is multifactorial.

Intrinsic risk factors specific to the individual predispose to injury.

Interaction with extrinsic or external factors that the athlete is exposed to renders them susceptible.

Inciting event may ➡️ injury
đź’ˇThe situation is dynamic and changeable.

With exposure to the sport and other stimuli the athlete adapts.

This creates a 'recursive loop', such that risk predisposition/susceptibility alters with time and exposure...
đź’ˇNeed to consider structure-specific load...

đź’ˇ...in reference to structure-specific properties and capacities

đź’ˇStructure-specific loading, properties and capacities vary over time and adapt with exposure

đź’ˇAdaptation may be positive (protective) or negative (maladaptation)
đź’ˇAthlete = complex, adaptive system with a mind attached

đź’ˇTaking a complex systems approach accounts for feedback loops, non-linearity, uncertainty, etc.

đź’ˇRisk, protective factors, injury events = 'emergent phenomena'

đź’ˇ'Web of determinants' include psych factors and sport
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