38th Annual Student Research Conference
Using Session RPE and Balance Testing to Predict Sport Injury
Cole H. Hedrick♦* and Hayden M. Wells♦
Dr. John Palazzolo and Ms. Michelle Boyd, Faculty Mentors
It has been previously researched that having a higher Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) could indicate a higher risk of injury. This study aims to determine whether or not RPE can predict when an injury may occur, as well as comparing changes in balance using the BTracks system. The study was conducted on a Division II football team during their summer strength and conditioning program. 52 players participated in the study, over the course of 12 weeks. The players reported their RPE post-exercise, and tested their balance using BTracks once a week. It was found that higher RPE had a moderate relationship with increased injury, and that balance testing was not a significant way of predicting injury.
Keywords: RPE, Injury, Balance, Fatigue
Topic(s):Athletic Training
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 309-2
Location: MG 1098
Time: 1:15
♦ Indicates Truman Graduate Student