Whether you just like to play weekend sports, walk for exercise or are an avid athlete, injuries can happen from time to time. Most injuries are from overusing muscles, tendons and ligaments, which may feel like soreness, especially the next day.
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Whether you just like to play weekend sports, walk for exercise or are an avid athlete, injuries can happen from time to time. Most injuries are from overusing muscles, tendons and ligaments, which may feel like soreness, especially the next day. At the microscopic level, when muscles, tendonsand ligamentsareover-stretched, little tears form in the tissues. Your body normally heals quickly from this. However, the severity of the injury determines the extent of time
stretching injuries to the muscles. These can range from mild to severe. Realize, that for even mild sprains, the body can take about 6 weeks to heal the soft tissue. That means adequate rest and rehabilitation is needed to fully recover from this type of injury. Severe sprainsandstrainsmayat times requirebraces andevensurgical repair.The recovery from this can be longer, 8 weeks or more and it is wise to have proper physical therapy rehabilitation to recover. Even old sprains and strains can stay around to haunt you if they have not been properly rehabilitated. Tendonitis Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons from overuse. This can be for a variety of
reasons, but typically, that body part is taking the strain due to poor movement of other areas. For example, tendonitis in the shoulder or elbow is typically from poor posture of the neck and upper back. This causes an altered movement in the shoulder and arm, increasing strain on the tendons. Physical therapy helps by relieving the inflammation and pain while restoring normal motion and posture. If you suffer from aches, pains or would just like to move better than you use to, call us today to learn more about our different programs and how we can help you be active and pain-free!
needed to recover. Sprains and Strains
Sprains are over-stretching injuries to the tendons and ligaments while strains are over-
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INGREDIENTS • 1 orange • 3 cups water • 2 (11.3 to 12 oz) cans pear nectar • 1 tbsp honey (optional) • 4 inches stick cinnamon • 1 tsp whole cloves • 6 tea bags • Small orange slices, halved (optional) • Stick cinnamon (optional)
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Injury Prevention Tips for the Winter
Hydrate and nutrition Your body is over 70% water and therefore, requires water to be supple and function at its best. Without adequate water and nutrition, your body’s tissues are more prone to over- stretching and injury. Drink up and if you find that you are very salty when you sweat, make sure to intake more electrolytes with a sports drink like Gatorade. Stay within your abilities We have all heard of the term “weekend warrior” which means a person that has not prepared their body at all to go out and do extensive sports or activities on the weekend. Typically, this person is more prone to injury, just because they are not prepared. If you have a hard time running, then you wouldn’t go out and do a marathon. Make sure that you train and practice for the sport or activity you would like to try.
Wear proper equipment When doing activities, make sure you have the right equipment to prevent injuries. Good running shoes, insulated boots, gloves, hats and helmets, and much more can make the difference when it comes to preventing injury. During the colder months, don’t forget to dress appropriately for the weather. Remember, wearing multiple thin, warm layers rather than one or two thick layers is ideal. If you have been injured or just want to improve your overall health and fitness, give us a call today to learn more about our programs. We are here to help you have an active, pain-free life. Call Empower Physical Therapy to schedule your consultation with a physical therapist today!
The winter presents several fun activities that can double as workouts. Taking advantage of nearby ski slopes or ice skating rinks can be a fun outing that will get you out of the house while simultaneously getting your body moving. Even getting outside to go sledding or build a snowman with the kids can give you the amount of daily exercise you need. If the weather proves to be too blustery, you can also stay active by taking the stairs, participating in fitness classes, or doing at-home exercises. Here are some tips to help keep you injury-free this winter. Stretch Stretching is one of the most important ways to prevent injuries. Realize that your muscles and other tissues require water to be elastic. Stretching helps to bring water into the tissues making them more elastic and allowing them to stretch more.This prevents over-stretching and tearing.
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