How do lawn bowls injuries occur?
• Anecdotal evidence from the RVBA suggests that fall injuries mostly occur when a player: steps backwards and falls over the bowls; • steps forward over the ditch, rather than sideways, when crossing onto the green; • delivers a bowl with incorrect balance The repetitive movements of bowling are also associated with injury. How severe are lawn bowls injuries? Approximately one-fifth of hospital emergency department presentations resulting from lawn bowls injury require hospital admission. SAFETY TIPS FOR LAWN BOWLS Good preparation is important • Promote warm-up and stretch before play to improve joint range of motion, promote elasticity of tendons and ligaments and prevent muscular strain. • Promote cool down after play to prevent stiffness and cardiovascular complications. • Provide simple pre-season fitness testing to ensure players are fit for competition. • Provide training sessions for fitness and skills development. Good technique and practices will help prevent injury • Ensure
