The Mechanical-Human Mismatch: Fatigue and Injury Prevention In Motocross

Presentation Year

2026

College or Department

College of Professional Studies

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

A research project into the risks and causes of injury in the sport of motocross. The research is focused on how the athlete can be better prepared through sport specific training for better technique and other factors. The sport specific training can be developed through the perspective of a physical therapist to develop more durable athletes. With more research the perspective can be utilized in the set-up of the equipment on the motorcycle and the protective equipment riders use can be made safer. The practices and methods used by PT's could be very valuable to the growth of the sport by promoting safety and longevity for both competitive and recreational riders. A common saying in the sport is: "Its not if you're going to crash, its when" and with the impossibility of eliminating risk in a sport like motocross, a PT is in constant need by racers to get back to competition.

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

Presentation File Upload

other-rivas-mark-203713-4x3.pdf (3.19 MB)

Primary Contact: First Name

Mark

Primary Contact: Last Name

Rivas

Primary Contact: Email

mjr177@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

7023732912

Indicate File Dimensions

4'x3'