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.