Speed skating is a winter sport in which athletes, with the help of skates, complete a given required distance in the least time.  In order to achieve and maintain high-speed, athletes need to do high-intensity physical and technical training.  However, the long-term specialized training could easily lead to sports injuries to athletes’ waists, knees, necks, and other parts of their bodies.  According to the September 2011National Speed Skating Team injury statistics report, the top three injury locations and their ratios are: thighs, 36.67%; knees, 26.67%; lower back, 23.33%; neck, 6.66%; and calves, 6.66%. 
 
For speed skating, Dr. Chen’s physical rehabilitation team has summed up the following physical rehabilitation training prevention and prescriptions for common sports injuries.  In order to ensure safe and effective training, athletes should get a comprehensive assessment before training.  Common injuries for this sport include upper back fasciitis, tensor fasciae latae strain, quadriceps tendon tendinosis, patellar tendinosis, and back muscle strain.