Orienteering

Abstract

Orienteering is a sport that combines physical endurance and complex cognitive processes. It involves foot racing through unfamiliar wild terrain while reading a special map and a compass. Injuries caused by trips and collisions are very common, they affect the lower limb and the most frequent ones are ankle sprains of the lateral ligaments. Overuse injuries have been described related to changes in training routines. Proper gear helps prevents cuts and wounds. In case of acute ankle sprains functional management is the mainstay of treatment. After a period of rest, early mobilization and protective bracing during functional activities, facilities recovery. Proprioceptive training enhances dynamic and functional joint stability and is effective as primary or secondary injury prevention.