Case Study

      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.