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@article{190130,
        author = {Shashikanth Gopu},
        title = {Role of Wearable Technology in Prevention of Sports Injuries},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {3501-3506},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190130},
        abstract = {Preventing injuries is a top concern for athletes, coaches, and medical professionals in the realm of sports, achieving peak performance often requires physical strain. In the long run sports injuries can affect player's career and overall well-being, they keep them out of activity (Winter, 2014). Athletes frequently experience sports injuries, which are physical ailments caused on by trauma, poor technique and overuse during athletic activity (Gurau, 2023). Stress fractures, tendinitis, and shin splints are examples of overuse injuries that result from repetitive movements without enough recovery. In this study it is revealed that, how wearable sports devices are used in training and during the sports and games to prevent or avoid sports injuries from ancient times to contemporary era. Some of the wearable devices are smart watches, fitness trackers, smart clothing, shoe sensors, insoles etc., In the modern era wearable technology plays a prominent role in prevention of sports injuries via assessing Biomechanics, monitoring Physiological parameters, monitoring Load and its Impact, management of Fatigue and Recovery, Algorithms for Injury Prediction, Customized Training Programs, Rehabilitation and Resuming Play and Virtual Reality (VR) and Injury Prevention. By 2030 Market of Wearable devices in the field of sports is going to be USD 249.88 Billion. It was concluded that, by providing athletes and professionals with unmatched insights into physical performance and health, wearable technology has completely changed the way that sports injuries are prevented. From simple protective gear in ancient times to contemporary gadgets with sensors, artificial intelligence, and real-time analytics, these developments have made it possible to prevent injuries more proactively. Through biomechanics monitoring, fatigue tracking and risk prediction, wearable technology not only improves performance and recovery but also guarantees athlete safety. Wearable technology will become increasingly essential as innovation advances in encouraging sustainable sports practices, assuring that sports continue to be safe and competitive for players at all levels.},
        keywords = {Wearable Technology, Wearable Device, Sports Injuries, Algorithms, Rehabilitation, Resuming Play and Virtual Reality (VR).},
        month = {January},
        }