Thursday, 2 February 2012


 Case Study
  Athlete Information


  Personal
  Gender: Male
  Age: 26 years
  Height: 188cm
  Mass: 95kg
  History of injury: Sustained three lateral ankle sprains to the left ankle in the last 18
  months



Sport
Sport: Rugby
Event or Position: Centre
Level: International
      Current season: Start of the off-season



Movement Assessments
          Performed very well on basic strength and reactive tests
          Performed agility drills well, with good technique and footwork
          Struggled with transitions during agility drills
          Poor balance mechanics on various drills



Background
      Many years experience using free-weights and resistance machines. Used to lifting
      heavy loads and demonstrates good lifting technique. He sometimes deviates from
      his prescribed training programme if he feels like he’s getting bored. He is currently
      free of injury.