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Knowledge Assessment and Preventive Behavior Analysis for Orthopedic Injury Reduction Among Physically Active Individuals

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Dr. Claire Dubois 1
4 Department of Kinesiology, Sorbonne University, Paris, France

Abstract

Orthopedic injuries represent a significant burden among physically active individuals, particularly in sports and recreational activities that involve dynamic loading, abrupt directional changes, and high mechanical stress on musculoskeletal structures. Despite advances in preventive training strategies and biomechanical understanding, injury incidence remains high, indicating persistent gaps in knowledge and behavioral adherence to preventive measures. This study aims to assess the level of knowledge and preventive behavior patterns related to orthopedic injury reduction among physically active individuals through a structured survey-based analytical framework.

The study synthesizes established evidence on injury mechanisms, neuromuscular risk factors, and preventive interventions, with a specific focus on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-related injury patterns, which are disproportionately observed in athletic populations (Arendt E, Dick R. 1995). The methodological framework integrates descriptive and analytical survey design principles to evaluate awareness levels, behavioral compliance, and risk perception. Key domains include biomechanical awareness, warm-up adherence, neuromuscular training familiarity, and use of protective strategies.

Findings from the synthesized literature suggest that while general awareness of orthopedic injury prevention exists, significant inconsistencies remain in the translation of knowledge into practice. Gender-based differences in injury patterns and preventive awareness are also highlighted in prior epidemiological investigations (Arendt E, Dick R. 1995). The study further emphasizes the role of structured neuromuscular training programs and educational interventions in reducing injury incidence.

This research contributes to the growing body of sports medicine literature by integrating behavioral assessment with biomechanical injury prevention theory, highlighting critical gaps between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The findings support the need for enhanced educational frameworks and standardized preventive protocols to reduce orthopedic injury risk in physically active populations.

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Dr. Claire Dubois. (2026). Knowledge Assessment and Preventive Behavior Analysis for Orthopedic Injury Reduction Among Physically Active Individuals. Frontiers in Medical and Clinical Sciences, 3(3), 01–05. Retrieved from https://irjernet.com/index.php/fmcs/article/view/381
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