Lack of Warm-Up Leads to Severe Injury in School Sports Practice
Sara Smeaton was a high school student who enjoyed participating in after-school sports. During one indoor soccer practice, the coach skipped the usual warm-up routine to save time and get straight into drills. Without stretching or preparing their bodies, the students jumped into high-intensity sprints and agility exercises. Midway through the session, Sara collapsed with a sudden, sharp pain in her lower back. The injury was later diagnosed as a severe lumbar strain, leading to nerve damage that required months of physical therapy. Doctors concluded that the absence of proper warm-up […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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