Effectiveness of a preventive training program in reducing injury rates in college athletics
Abstract
In order to reduce the incidence of injuries in college athletics, this study used a computer-assisted preventive training program for analysis. The effects of different training intensities and recovery strategies on athlete injuries were investigated by establishing an athlete injury prediction model, combining personalized training programs with real-time data feedback. The results showed that the computer model-based training program could significantly reduce the injury rate and enhance the performance and recovery efficiency, which verified the effectiveness of personalized training in reducing sports injuries.
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