Regular exercise is considered an important part of an active and healthy lifestyle.
However, when exercise exceeds the athlete's load capacity, injuries can occur, which can sometimes mean that exercise needs to be restricted or is no longer possible at all.
In addition to this ‘overburdening’, there are also risk factors specific to each sport that can cause or accelerate injury. It is very important to be aware of these risk factors in order to prevent injuries.
The risk factors for certain injuries can be divided into two major categories: intrinsic risk factors and extrinsic risk factors.

Intrinsic risk factors are individual factors such as condition, flexibility, age, strength (endurance), mobility, technique, core stability, and so on. By responding to risk factors that can be influenced by, among other things, a good training program, good supervision and a healthy lifestyle, you can make your body more resistant to injuries.

Extrinsic risk factors, on the other hand, are not always easy to influence as they are environmental factors that you cannot always control yourself. Some examples include the condition of the pitch, weather conditions, footwear, etc.
In consultation with the physiotherapist/physical coach, the intrinsic (and if possible also the extrinsic) sport-specific risk factors can be reduced as much as possible.
The start of a new season should be preceded by a sound preparation, making it the ideal time to tackle these factors.

In order to map the intrinsic factors, we use SPARTANOVA. These are sports-specific tests that reveal the possible weak links in the body. Based on the results, we can set up a tailored individual prevention program for athletes to work on their shortcomings.
Together we work towards a balanced and strong body to ensure that athletes can enjoy their sport to the full with a minimal risk of injuries".