04-03-2017
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Prevention of Sport Injury
The saying often goes ‘prevention is better than cure’.
But how can one prevent what’s to come? Can we predict the future? You may ask.
It is well known through years of research that there are certain exercises/habits that help prevent injury.
Here are a few of them:
- Warm Up and Cool Down
We have all dreaded the P.T. class. Standing in the sun. Doing choreographed routines which seemed to be quite a bore. What some of us would think to be the most useless class of all, actually teaches us a vital habit. Of warming up and cooling down.
Every sport teacher would suggest you to do so and for good reason.
- Wear the right gear.
I used to go to this fancy boxing gym with equally fancy price rates I met a guy there once, who was using two right gloves.
Two right gloves.
(I cannot stress enough.)
Don’t be that guy. Use the right equipment.
- Take time off.
Practice makes perfect but Sundays… C’mon
Take some time off. Not only does it give your body much needed rest but also aids in recovery of muscles & tissues which is of utmost importance.
- Take Frequent Breaks.
Refer point 3.
Excessive overworking leads to burning yourself out and it’s actually not as beneficial as you may think and often leads to injuries and severe fatigue.
However, exercising or playing with frequent breaks will do you good!
- Play Safe!
Imagine you’re an athlete.
And now imagine not being able to compete in any competition or exercise/play in general ever again.
While it’s all about playing hard, that doesn’t mean play rough or dangerously,
not only does it jeopardise your safety and well-being but also that of others.
Well, these are just some tips. There are more out there and one must do proper research before indulging in acts that can incur harm.
Go out there and play!