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Top tips to avoid sports injuries
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Posted by Pierre Placide - Filed in Health - #Avoiding arthritis #sports injury #arthritis patients - 1,303 views
Introduction and background
The increasing promotion of physically active lifestyles to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as arthritis should also consider the possible problem of increasing numbers of accompanying sports injuries. Since sports injuries may further complicate the already much complex issue of chronic arthritis (or can actually act as a risk factor for developing arthritis in future), there is an imminent need to come up with some useful measures and tips that can help people avoid the occurrence of such injuries.
Top tips to avoid sports injuries
The best way to minimize the chances of developing arthritis after sports injuries is “prevention”. Following preventive measures have been recommended:
- Increase in exercise in unfit, poorly trained individuals will result in an increase in injuries related to sport. Therefore, proper training and knowledge of the sports is necessary for individuals taking part in different kinds of sports.
- A regular warm-up is crucial in preventing injury. This includes 5-10 minutes of light aerobic exercise followed by a thorough session of stretching to include all muscle groups used in the sport.
- A healthy, well-balanced diet rich in minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants acts as one of the main factors in healing and strengthening of the sore joints. One of the easy ways of boosting your daily vitamin and anti-oxidant intake is using a “dietary” supplement rich in minerals, multi-vitamins and special bone and joint-specific natural ingredients.
- Use a safe and effective herbal supplement: Regular consumption of an arthritis-specific supplement such as Provailen can help keep your bones and joints moving, while also enhancing your exercise endurance. As a result, you will be less prone to injuries including sports injuries.
- Health promotion should be done at the workplace and related to sports activities for the avoidance of abnormal and overuse of the musculoskeletal system.
What to do after an injury to avoid arthritis?
During the first 48–72 hours after an injury there are certain actions that must be avoided. These include the application of heat (for example, use of hot liniments, spas, saunas and hot baths), drinking alcohol, physical activity and massage. These actions all increase blood flow, and therefore swelling and inflammation. Also, a doctor should be consulted as soon as possible. In case of severe injury or uncontrolled pain, seek emergency medical treatment.
Conclusion
All in all, sports injuries, while common in arthritis patients, are easily preventable providing the person has the basic knowledge of the causes and symptoms of such injuries. The best aspect is that practicing few simple tips such as proper warm up before the sports and using a safe, herbal dietary supplement to strengthen and maintain joint health can easily minimize the risk of injury and, hence, that of developing arthritis afterwards.
