Long Term Care Injury Prevention Tips For Weekend Warriors

Posted on February 11, 2008

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Spring is just around the corner so I thought it would be a good time to discuss sports injuries and prevention strategies. Harvard researchers conducted a study that showed that people just beginning to exercise and participate in sports are more likely to sustain injuries than seasoned professionals. This makes sense when you look at the health of the new athletes, their knowledge of warning signs for injuries and their understanding of how to properly exercise. With limited experience as an athlete new athletes can make rookie mistakes that lead to serious injuries that could jeopardize their commitment to a healthier lifestyle. If you are new to the world of the athlete, read on.

Rookie Mistakes

It is a known fact that new athletes are more likely to sustain an injury during a sporting event than an experienced athlete is. Why is this true? Well there are several factors that contribute to their higher risk rate for injuries. First of all, new athletes tend to be heavier and in worse physical condition than experienced athletes. This means that their body is going to have to exert more effort in order to run a race, play a game of ball or bike a challenging course. While the physical condition of the new athlete plays a major role in injury risk rates, the athlete’s sports intelligence also plays a role. Because new athletes are novices, they don’t know how to properly warm up before they exercise, they don’t know how to properly cool down after they exercise, their body positioning can be off during their exercise or event and they tend to ignore warning signs.

When novice athletes make rookie mistakes they can develop serious injuries that sideline them for weeks. This can discourage the new athlete and make them lose their interest in sports all together. With the cost of long term care on the rise, I don’t want this to happen to you. It is important to stick with an exercise program and to develop a more active lifestyle. The following tips will help you to do this safely.

Novice Athlete Safety, Prevention and Treatment Tips

The first thing you need to learn when you are starting a new exercise routine is how to properly prepare your body for the motions you will be going through. Stretch for at least 15 minutes before you start your routine and remember to stretch for five to ten minutes after you finish your exercise.

Next you will want to make sure you have the proper footwear for your exercise. It is estimated that your feet, ankles and legs have to deal with nearly a million pounds of pressure during each 60 minutes of vigorous exercise. This is why these body parts hurt so much afterward. Having the right shoes and socks will help to minimize the jarring of your joints and help to prevent injuries.

Tip three is to incorporate strength training into your routine. Strength training will make you a more efficient athlete and will strengthen your body so that it is capable of handling more intense workouts.

The final tip is to listen to your body and respond accordingly. The saying “no pain, no gain” can be taken too far, and when this happens injuries develop. When you feel pain and experience swelling allow your body to rest so that it can heal. Ice the area, wrap it with a compression wrap, and keep it elevated. If the swelling and pain don’t subside in a day you need to go to the doctor to make sure your injury isn’t serious.

Injuries sustained early in your life can lead to the need for long term care. You can minimize your ltc needs by eating right, by exercising and by taking steps to preserve your health.

Article Author :Janice_Andersen




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