Sports Injury prevention and cure

Sports injuries refer to the kinds of injury that occur during sports or exercise. It is possible to injure any part of the body when playing sports, the term sports injuries are commonly used to refer to injuries of the soft tissues.

Causes

Common causes for sports injuries are

• Overuse injury

Injuries can happen If the training method is not proper and the muscles can be overused because of this

• Structural abnormalities

Everyone's bone architecture is a little different, arrangement of bone and muscle leaves us prone to injury. Common predisposing factor in injuries to the ankles, legs, knees, and hips include:

• Muscle imbalance

Muscle imbalance occurs when one muscle is stronger or tighter then the opposite muscle. This will lead to change of form while playing any sports and end up in sports injuries

• Deficiencies in the body

Sometimes injuries has nothing to do with weakness or tightness. Many a times vitamin deficiencies leads to muscle pain .Deficiencies can also lead to slow recovery

• No proper nutrition

Balance nutrition is equally important to lead an injury-free life. Carbs are required for energy, protein, and fibers for muscle and fats for insulation and energy.

Injuries can also happen due to sudden fall.

Symptom and when to approach a Physiotherapist.

General symptom of injuries is

Pain, Swelling, Redness, Bruises, Mobility restriction.

The foremost thing to do for an acute injury is to follow the term- P.R.I.C.E.

P-protection

R-rest

I-icing

C-compression

E-elevation

If the symptom does not subside after following the PRICE technique you need to show to a qualified Physiotherapist.

Physiotherapy clinic in Banashankari “Curis 360” will help you to treat any form of sports injuries. Qualified Physiotherapist from Curis 360 comes with many years of experience in treating sports injuries. Advanced techniques like Trigger point release, taping, Graston technique etc have been used to treat such injuries. They also use the advanced equipment like a laser for pain relief and recovery.

Prevention and cure

“prevention is better than cure” is a well-versed saying.

How do we prevent sports injuries?

1.To follow a good training program and techniques. A structured training program will always include strength training, stretching, rest days and cross training. Training under an experienced coach who can train you with the best forms and techniques will reduce the chance of injuries

2.To follow up a warm up and Cool down routine. Your training program should always start with a warm up to prepare your body for the sports. It should always end up with a cool down routine which are mostly done through stretches . It will allow your body to bring your heart rate to normal and also reduces the soreness of the muscles

3.Follow a proper strength training routine. Different muscles contribute to do different action. Proper strength training program will involve the strength training of the main muscles used for the sports. Along with the main muscle one should always identify his or her weak and tight muscles and try to correct the muscle Imbalance

4.Rest day and cross-training Day is equally important to follow for a sports person. In a Week time, there should be a day or two to be considered as a rest day.These days are considered to help the person for recovery

Cross training means to train the other muscles which are not much used for that particular sports. Example a runner can consider swimming as a cross training. In a week at least, a day should be considered as a cross-training day

5.Hydration and Nutrition-Both of these are equally important to follow to prevent and recover from a sports injury. Dehydration, calcium deficiency and salt deficiency can lead to cramps and pains while performing a sport

6.Wear protective gear-use protective gear to prevent yourself from sudden injuries

Cure

At Curis 360 –“Cure Is 360” helps you to cure all your sports injuries like Achilles tendinitis, shin pain, strain, sprain, ligament tear, tennis elbow, knee pain, hip pain, back problems, shoulder injuries, groin pain, sciatica.

Curis 360 also helps you to prevent injuries and to rehabilitate the muscle to take you back to your sports soon. We plan various strength training and flexibility routine customize according to your sports or goal. Customized Online video training is also done to save your travel time.

Resting will most of the time reduce the inflammation and pain but it is not the cure of the cause.We believe in Curing the cause along with reducing the symptom. Curis 360 want you to be free of pain even when you are using your muscles for your sports. For further details contact Curis 360.