Preventing Injuries During Exercise: Tips and Strategies for Preventing Sports Injuries
Preventing exercise injuries is essential for active folks at all levels. By taking proactive steps, we can reduce our risk of injury and achieve peak performance. This blog provides practical tips and strategies for preventing common sports injuries.
Key Prevention Strategies:
- Develop a comprehensive fitness plan that includes cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility.
- Alternate exercising different muscle groups and exercise every other day. Strength one day, aerobic fitness another. Stretching and meditation daily.
- Cool down properly after exercise or sports. It should take 2 times as long as your warm-ups. We often finish our exercise, toss in the towel and hit the shower without cooling down our muscles.
- Stay hydrated. Drink water to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, maintain optimal muscle function.
- Stretching exercises can improve the ability of muscles to contract and perform, reducing the risk of injury. Each stretch should start slowly until you reach a point of muscle tension. Stretching should not be painful. Aim to stretch at the end of every exercise session.
- Use the right equipment or gear and wear shoes that provide support and that may correct certain foot problems that can lead to injury. Ask a Pro if needed.
- Rest when tired. Avoid rigorous exercise when you are tired or in pain or recovering from recent illness. Let your body heal first.
- If you do sustain an injury, make sure you participate in adequate rehabilitation before resuming strenuous activity.
Importance of Technique:
- Correct Technique: Learn the right techniques to play your sport. “Perfect practice makes perfect”
- Coaching and Training: Work with a coach or trainer to refine your technique and ensure you are performing exercises correctly.
Enhanced Recovery with Our New Outdoor Physical Therapy Space:
At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are committed to offering innovative and effective rehabilitation solutions for our patients. We have now opened a new outdoor physical therapy space, located behind the Bond Wellness Center. This state-of-the-art facility provides a natural and inspiring environment for athletes and patients to recover and enhance their physical performance. Come and see it!
The outdoor space is specifically designed to support a variety of rehabilitation activities, including sports-specific exercises, agility training, and functional strength assessments. Our team of expert physical therapists will utilize this space to offer tailored treatment plans that help athletes recover faster and return to their favorite sports and activities with confidence.
Preventing sports injuries requires a comprehensive approach that includes proper training, equipment, and recovery practices. At Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates, we are here to support you with expert advice and care to keep you injury-free and performing at your best.
Stay well,
Dr. Shawn P. Harrington, MD, FAAPMR
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[post_content] => Part of the Health & Wellness Seminars at Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH)
Common Shoulder Problems and At-Home Solutions Seminar
October 12, 2023 at Monadnock Community Hospital
Presenter: Dr. Shawn P. Harrington, MD, FAAPMR
Part of the Health & Wellness Seminars at Monadnock Community Hospital (MCH)
Dr. Harrington has been this community’s Physiatrist and Musculoskeletal Specialist at Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates for the past two decades. He will review common shoulder pains we all experience, some options for self-care, and reasons to seek medical consultation. This workshop is directed toward anyone with interest in or personal experience with shoulder pain, whether from wear-and-tear, an old injury, athletics, or aging. Interactive discussion is welcome.
Dr. Harrington’s practice as a board-certified Musculoskeletal Physician is grounded in thorough diagnostic evaluation and treatment with 20 years of experience. He seeks to define a problem and then offers options and choices to guide patients toward a course of treatment all parties can agree on, leading to the best possible outcome. Recognizing that not every first choice leads to success, he establishes plans with patients that help bring about their goals.
Learn more about Dr Shawn P Harrington
Learn more about Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates
At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. This seminar is just one way we strive to elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care.
Learn more about the Health and Wellness Seminars at MCH
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At Monadnock Community Hospital, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of our community. This seminar is just one way we strive to elevate the health of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care.
Why Choose Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates?
Our board-certified specialists combine decades of experience with training from prestigious institutions like the Mayo Clinic. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care using advanced techniques and technology, all while providing personalized attention. At Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates, we’re committed to getting you back to pain-free living as quickly as possible with expert, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Choose us for expert care that’s close to home, where your well-being is our highest priority.
Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates
Monadnock Community Hospital
Bond Wellness Center Suite 200
458 Old Street Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: 603-924-2144
Fax: 603-924-3993