METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO INJURY PREVENTION IN FREESTYLE WRESTLING

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore methodological approaches of preventing injuries in freestyle wrestling. The analysis of the sources of the literature under study allows us to draw the following conclusions: prevention of sports injuries involves a number of organizational and methodological measures: continuous improvement of material and technical support, improvement of the conditions of training sessions and competitions, systematic professional development of sports doctors and coaches, compliance with the rules of medical control, improvement of physical, technical and tactical training, moral qualities of athletes, health promotion. From a pedagogical and methodological point of view, it is necessary to introduce into the training process special training on injury prevention at all stages of long-term training aimed at achieving and maintaining an optimal level of flexibility and targeted strengthening of the musculoskeletal system. The optimal level of flexibility is characterized by the fact that the available momentum of specific movements is slightly larger than the width of competitive exercises - the so-called "flexibility reserve", which minimizes the resistance to stretched muscles, so that the exercise is performed without excessive tension and reduces the possibility of injury in similar positions in competitive wrestling. For targeted strengthening of the musculoskeletal system, it is advisable to apply measures aimed at strengthening different parts of the spine, shoulder girdle, knee, tibiofemoral joints and increasing the elasticity of muscles and ligaments. The sets of exercises compiled for these purposes should be used throughout the entire sport career, including them in pre-training, the final part of the lesson, as well as in specialized and individual classes.