Sportsmetrics
What is Sportsmetrics?
Sportsmetric is a program that prevents sports-related injuries in girls ages 13-18. It consists of 5 components: Dynamic warmup, Jump Training, Speed and Agility Training, Strength Training, and Flexibility. Our innovative care strategies at Tennessee Sports Medicine will help you find quick relief.
Why is this needed?
200,000 ACL injuries occur in the US per year.
1 in 100 high school female athletes sustain a catastrophic knee injury per year – the majority are non-contact
Females are five times more likely to sustain an ACL injury
ACL injuries usually are accompanied by meniscal tears, bone bruises, and chondral fractures
Females are at high risk to knee injury due to following factors: Less thigh muscular development, greater femoral anteversion, greater Q angle, increased flexibility/hyperextension, Genu valgum, external tibial rotation, excessive foot pronation, narrow intercondylar notch, increased joint laxity, and estrogen.
All of those factors play a role in decreasing collagen strength
Does Sportsmetrics work?
Numerous studies show that sportsmetrics trained athletes show a significant decrease in ACL injuries. Studies also show an increase in Knee separation at pre-land, land, and take off. Our trained physical therapists are dedicated to helping you achieve a pain-free life.
What does Sportsmetrics consist of?
- Sportsmetrics is designed to be performed three times per week for six weeks
- Each session is approximately 90 min to 120 min
- 5 components: Dynamic warmup, Jump Training, Speed and Agility Training, Strength Training, and Flexibility
Jump Training is broken up into 3-2 week phases
Phase I – Technique
Phase II – Fundamentals
Phase III – Performance
Schedule an appointment or contact us today to find out how you can run at your highest potential!
