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Risk Factors by the Season
| Risk Factor |
Cause |
Result |
Prevention |
| Heat Illness (Hyperthermia) |
Practicing or competing in increased heat and humidity. |
- Heat Cramps
- Heat Exhaustion
- Heat Stroke
|
- Gradual Acclimatization
- Identify susceptible persons
- Wear uniforms appropriate for the weather
- Weight records
- Fluid replacement
- Temp/humidity readings
|
Cold Illness
(Hypothermia) |
Practicing or competing in decreasing temperatures and increasing
winds |
- Cooling of the general body
- Frostnip
- Frostbite
|
- Gradual acclimatization
- Apparel geared to weather
- Wear warm clothing during pre and post exercise to prevent
chilling
|
| Poor Conditioning |
Being inactive during the off season |
- Coming into competitive season out of shape
|
- Remaining active during off season, preferable with weight
training and cardio, aerobic, and plyometric training.
|
| Weather Change |
Overlap of weather seasons on sport seasons |
Injuries such as:
- pulled muscles
- twists and sprains
- illnessess such as cold and flu
|
Prepare for colder weather by:
- warming up and stretching better
- dress appropriately to avoid getting chilled and getting
sick
|
Contact us at 641.422.5961 for more information.
