Don’t Let Pain Sideline You
hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles.
There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport, or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance, and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint no problem, take a flying leap, and do a whole lot without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier.” When your muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues have enough water, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to do a lot of activities. Keep yourself
Before and after Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people might not know is that physical therapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with activities, Lake Country Physiotherapy can get you back to enjoying your activities pain-free. Call today to learn more about how our programs can help you feel great! Preparing your body… It is important to do sports activities, fitness, and a host of other physical activities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily do these activities and decrease your risk of injury.
• Do stretch often
• Do coordination training
• Do strength training
• Do endurance training
Staff Spotlight
Marilyn graduated from a Masters of Physical Therapy program at Queens University in 2012. She also holds a degree in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University. Since graduating, Marilyn has worked in a private practice orthopaedic setting. Her clinical skills reflect her training in manual therapy, acupuncture, myofascial treatment techniques and exercise prescription.
Marilyn grew up in Orillia and after practicing physiotherapy in Toronto and Barrie, is pleased to return to serve the community she calls home.
Marilyn Abbott Registered Physiotherapist
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