In the world of `marginal gains` and the context of elite sports performance, the occurrence of injury and illness can negatively impact on athletes` preparation time and performance, and in some cases stop them from competing altogether. Athletes and support staff work tirelessly to gain a performance edge, and this can be decimated in an instant if the athlete suffers an injury or illness, particularly at the wrong time. As `performance threats`, UK Sport and the English Institute of Sport have introduced a novel research approach to the occurrence of injury and illness in Great Britain elite sport with the Injury/Illness Performance Project (IIPP).
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