Reducing Injury Risk and Improving Skill: How a Psycho-Perceptual-Motor Approach Can Benefit High-Performance Sport
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Reducing Injury Risk and Improving Skill: How a Psycho-Perceptual-Motor Approach Can Benefit High-Performance Sport
Conflict of interest statement
The following author declared potential conflicts of interest: T.G. runs Gabbett Performance Solutions and is a self-employed consultant (who consults for sport, military, and higher education institutions). He also conducts public educational events for physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches through his company; received travel support to present at 2022 Sports Health symposium in Colorado Springs; and is an Associate Editor for the journal
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