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Physiotherapist-Approved Tips for Preventing Injuries
Whether you pulled a back muscle or sprained your ankle, suffering an injury can make it feel like your whole life is on hold. While The Physiotherapy Center LTD team is certainly here to help you rehabilitate, we also know that preventing an injury is even better — and our therapists are here to show you how! Understanding Injuries: They’re Not All Broken Bones First, we want to get on the same page about what an injury is. For many, “injury” conjures up major traumas, like a broken bone after a fall or a spinal cord injury from diving into shallow water. But minor injuries can be impactful, too. In fact, repetitive stress injuries are often the culprits behind those mysterious aches and pains you might
experience from time to time. For example, if you spend a lot of time swimming, the constant overhead arm motion can cause small tears in your shoulder’s soft tissue, leading to persistent discomfort. While you might be tempted to pass these minor injuries off as just a nuisance, they’re not something you have to live with. But more than that, because they weaken your muscles and can throw off your biomechanics, they can set you up for a more serious injury. Your best bet is to work to prevent injuries as much as possible. Below, our physiotherapists share some of their favorite tips for avoiding an injury — including some of the ways we can help!
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