Comparative Analysis of Track Athlete Injuries: Identifying Key Risk Factors and Advancing Prevention Methodologies.

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Athletic Injuries 2.2 Key Risk Factors 2.3 Current Prevention Strategies 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Data Analysis Techniques 4. Injury Types in Track Athletes 4.1 Common Musculoskeletal Injuries 4.2 Acute vs. Chronic Injuries 4.3 Psychological Impact on Performance 5. Identifying Key Risk Factors 5.1 Physical Attributes and Limitations 5.2 Environmental and External Influences 5.3 Training and Technique Considerations 6. Prevention Methodologies 6.1 Innovative Training Techniques 6.2 Technology and Injury Prevention 6.3 Psychological Support and Education 7. Comparative Analysis 7.1 Injury Patterns Across Disciplines 7.2 Effectiveness of Prevention Techniques 7.3 Case Studies and Real-World Applications 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Future Research 8.3 Recommendations for Athletes and Coaches