Read about the parts of the body most at risk for injury.
Learn how often injuries can occur.
Identify factors that can put you at increased risk for injury.
Learn about what you can do to prevent injuries.
Engaging in sport and recreational activity on a regular basis can improve your physical and mental health. Your risk of injury varies depending on the activity, but it is important to know that injuries can and sometimes do happen. Be informed and learn what you can do to prevent injuries.
Learn about common injuries, risk factors, and how to prevent injury in over 40 sports, including basketball, ice hockey, kayaking, and gymnastics.
Browse a list of websites, videos, PDFs, and research on how you can prevent injury. View resources
Female rugby players experience a higher injury risk from tackling
Certain programs may have potential to reduce the risk of injury in adult recreational sports
Female and male athletes are at risk for different mechanisms of concussions
About 1 in 5 rugby players do not report concussion symptoms to medical staff
Different body parts at risk of injury in each sport
Swim with a buddy when possible, and consider the risks of previous shoulder injuries
