5 Tips For The Healthy Athlete | National Sports Safety Month

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Sports Safety 101!

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]In honor of April being National Sports Safety Month, here are some tips for staying safe and healthy while participating in physically demanding activities.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/aUEmGd2eTfE” el_width=”70″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

5 Tips For An Injury-Free Season

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1. WARM UP

A dynamic warm up is essential before any athlete takes the field, court, ring, etc.

Dynamic Exercise: active movement that activates and pre-stretches the muscles without over stretching.

An active dynamic warm up increases circulation, gets the heart rate going and wakes the muscles up.

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2. COOL DOWN

Following the game or physical activity, cool down the body with some static stretches.

Static Stretch: stretch and hold a position for 15-30 seconds.

Static stretching relieves muscle tension by bringing blood flow to the area. Loosening up the muscles increases range of motion and flexibility, which helps you move more freely and pain-free!

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3. RECOVER

Avoid overuse injuries with planned rest time. Allowing the body to rest and muscles to heal will help you function properly and perform your best on game day.

Be Proactive!

Foam roll – rolling out the muscles is a form of myofasical release, breaking down muscle tightness and promoting recovery.
Stretch – a daily stretch routine can help lengthen your muscles, improve recovery and even aid muscle growth.

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4. DON’T IGNORE PAIN

Don’t play through an injury!

Pain is the body’s way of saying something is wrong. If you are in pain, rest. Playing on an injury only worsens the injury, which will increase pain and recovery time in the future.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”11613″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”2/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]

5. CROSS TRAIN

Want to be the best at your favorite sport Play other sports!

Playing a variety of sports trains different muscle groups and increases coordination. By conditioning a wide-range of muscle groups and skills, your performance in your favored sport will improve.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”left” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”11615″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]

As the weather continues to get nicer and you become more active with sports and other physical activities, remember these 5 tips! Many injuries can be prevented, and we want you to continue enjoying all of your favorite activities.

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IF you do experience an injury or are feeling pain in a joint or muscle, come see us! Our docs will get you back to.

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