Risk for these types of injuries are multifactoral.............extrinsic (non genetic)>>>>>>>preparatory training for strength (but not overtraining to fatigue or creating abnormal hypertrophy of muscles, for balancing strength of opposing muscle groups, for playing technique, ensuring proper rest/rehab post injuries, etc)..........and intrinsic>>>>>>>genetics.
Genetics has been found to be a significant risk factor in soft-tissue injuries. Specific genes have been found to red flag these risks.
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The study of DNA sequences and genes related to connective/soft tissue repair and regeneration can help identify individuals with greater predisposition to injury, who may benefit from targeted preventive measures, and those who will require a longer recovery/rehab time following a muscle or ligament injury.
A familial predisposition and/or an association of specific genetic sequence variants have been presented for conditions affecting the Achilles and rotator cuff tendons, as well as for shoulder dislocation and cruciate ligament ruptures.
With someone like Fuller, you can be sure that he has genetic predisposition for these injuries.................and therefore deserves ultra-attention to
ALL those extrinsic factors over which he may still have some extent of control.