As more and more people head outside to exercise now the weather is warmer, interest in summer sporting activities has risen by 60 percent in the past few months. But with more interest in outdoor activities during summer, comes an increased risk of injuries.
So, in order to help minimise injury risk this summer, Joe Dale, a sports expert and founder of VPS Medicine, offered some guidance.
Don’t skip the warm ups
Never underestimate the power of stretching before a workout or taking in an activity.
Joe revealed many injuries could be avoided if people did a proper warm up.
He said: “The vast majority of minor sports-related injuries I’ve encountered could be avoided with regular and sensible warm-up regimes.
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“This should involve dynamic stretching, which will allow the joints to become lubricated, as well as allow the tendon, muscle and ligament around the joints to get used to being stretched.”
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Even acute pain such as stabbing feeling that appears suddenly, or a lingering ache that interferes with daily activities, can turn into a lifelong problem if not treated properly.
Dr Mininder Kocher, chief of the Sports Medicine Division, said: “If we catch sports injuries early, they can often be treated with rest and physical therapy.
“If an athlete waits until they can barely walk, sports injuries often require major surgery and can lead to early arthritis.”
Source: Daily Express | Diet
