Preventing the Most Common Sports InjuriesPoor technique and uneven terrain as well as improper footwear contribute to the high incidents of ankle sprains and strains. Wearing a brace on your ankle can help to brace your ankle and prevent further injury
Poor technique and uneven terrain as well as improper footwear contribute to the high incidents of ankle sprains and strains. Wearing a brace on your ankle can help to brace your ankle and prevent further injury. Bracing can add the extra stability that is necessary to prevent re-injury to an ankle that has been previously injured. To increase strength and also range of motion, consider physical therapy for ankle injuries. Improper technique can also cause knee pain. You can also suffer knee pain when you do not perform proper conditioning exercises or have poor flexibility. Individuals with flat feet, or high arches are more prone to knee pain. Wearing appropriate footwear can prevent knee pain. Using orthotics can also improve alignment and help to reduce injury, which results in knee pain. Cyclist must have proper bike fit in order to avoid knee pain. Sports enthusiasts often encounter lower back pain as a result of recent inactivity, just plain getting older or when there is a loss of strength and balance in the core muscles (your abs and lower back). Poor posture also contributes to the occurrence of lower back pain. Fatigue, and improper alignment can also lead to lower back pain. To protect your lower back it is critical to get regular exercise (stay active). Those who are prone to elbow pain are those who participate in golf and tennis. Poor conditioning is most often the cause of elbow pain; it can also result from improper technique. It is wise to get professional instruction when learning how to golf or to play tennis. Proper equipment is also essential in injury prevention.
Those sports where throwing is involved are the ones where players are more apt to see shoulder injuries. Common shoulder injuries are, rotator cuff tendonitis, frozen shoulder, dislocated shoulders, and also scapular fracture. Preventing shoulder injuries requires proper conditioning, the right equipment and taking all precautions to prevent injury such as using safety equipment, exercise regularly and stopping as soon as you feel pain. If you have a sports injury and continue to experience pain after two or three days it is important to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Most sports injuries including these 5 most common injuries can be prevented by understanding your sport, knowing the safety rules, wearing proper protective gear, using safety equipment, being in good condition physically, mentally and emotionally and also receiving proper training in technique and execution. Warming up before play is also important when preventing injuries.
Injuries can happen even when you try to do all you can to prevent them. Sometimes injuries happen and the best that can be done is to stop activity immediately, and treat the injury with rest, ice, compression and elevation. Serious injuries require immediate medical care. Understand how to prevent injuries but also remember to know what to do if they do occur so that they can heal properly and prevent re-occurrence of the injury. Sports Injury News
02/07/2012 |
