Sports and Athletic Injury Prevention Tips
Sports & Athletic Injury Prevention Tip # 6 – Respond Promptly to Injuries:
Pain is a sign of injury, stress or overuse. You should not play through pain. If pain does not resolve after a day or two of rest, consult your physician. The sooner an injury is identified, the sooner proper treatment can begin. The result is shorter healing time...
Sports & Athletic Injury Prevention Tip # 5 – Rest!!
Rest!!! Allow an appropriate amount of time for rest and recovery between workouts. Schedule at least 1 to 2 days off each week. It is also important to schedule an "off-season" -- a minimum of four weeks of rest from sports each year. This is easily overlooked when...
Sports & Athletic Injury Prevention Tip # 4 – Hydrate!!
Hydrate: People are prone to dehydration and heat illness, so you should not wait until you are thirsty to drink. Drink before, during, and after workouts. Drink water for exercise that lasts less than an hour. Use a sports drink for longer workouts. Avoid caffeine,...
Sports & Athletic Injury Prevention Tip #3 – Stretching!!
Stretching! Tight muscles are more prone to injury. Tight muscles also put more stress on the attached tendons and bones, putting these tissues at risk for injury as well. Regular stretching can improve muscle flexibility. The ideal time to stretch is after your...
Sports & Athletic Injury Prevention Tip #2 – RICE!!!
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation: As soon as possible after an injury, such as a knee or ankle sprain, you can relieve pain and swelling and promote healing and flexibility with RICE-Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Rest. Rest and protect the injured or...
Sports & Athletic Injury Prevention Tip #1 – Warm up!
Ten minutes of light jogging or cycling before practice will increase circulation to cold muscles, making them more pliable and less prone to strain or rupture. Studies have shown that an active warm-up is associated with better athletic performance than a warm-up...