Which term describes exercises performed to reduce injury risk before activity?

• A. Warm-up
• B. Conditioning
• C. Rehab exercises
• D. Prehab exercises

Answer: (D)

Prehab is a preventive approach: it uses targeted exercises before activity to reduce injury risk by addressing weaknesses, improving mobility, and enhancing neuromuscular control. By focusing on known risk factors—like ankle stability, hip strength, or core control—you set up the body to handle the stresses of sport more safely. A warm-up, while important for tissue readiness, isn’t a structured injury-prevention program; rehab is about restoring function after injury, and conditioning is about overall fitness gains.