PreventionWhite Paper #1

The Recreational Athlete Injury Gap

April 8, 2026 · 1 min read · Entropy Lifestyle

Abstract

Recreational athletes sustain injuries at a disproportionate rate compared to their training volume.

The Problem

The desk-to-sport mismatch is the primary driver of recreational athlete injury.

Why It Happens

Eight hours of sedentary work deactivates the posterior chain and compresses the hip flexors.

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