Publication Date
2026
College
College of Professional Studies
Document Type
Poster
Description
A research project into the risks and causes of injury in the sport of motocross. The research is focused on how the athlete can be better prepared through sport specific training for better technique and other factors. The sport specific training can be developed through the perspective of a physical therapist to develop more durable athletes. With more research the perspective can be utilized in the set-up of the equipment on the motorcycle and the protective equipment riders use can be made safer. The practices and methods used by PT's could be very valuable to the growth of the sport by promoting safety and longevity for both competitive and recreational riders. A common saying in the sport is: "Its not if you're going to crash, its when" and with the impossibility of eliminating risk in a sport like motocross, a PT is in constant need by racers to get back to competition.