Exercising and workout on a regular basis is really helpful for the body as it helps in maintaining proper Body posture, Muscle tone, Bone health, Increasing concentration and most importantly the Joint stability and Mobility. Exercising doesn't necessarily means going to gym, heavy lifting, running lots of kilometres etc, even simple measures like walking, cycling, swimming, normal body weight training, working out at home etc are also very helpful exercises .
But with exercises there also comes injuries that can lead to severe health problems, Exercise with the proper form & posture does not cause any harm. But a workout injury can happen to anyone.
- Fractures
- Dislocation
- Muscle pull or strain
- Knee joint injuries
- Knee bursitis
- Sprained ankle
- ACL or other ligament tear
- Shoulder pain or Injuries
- Elbow & wrist pain
Most of the workouts related injuries involves damage of joint like twisted ankle, over extended elbow, damaged knee ligaments. To avoid this injuries there are some of the preventive measures that must be taken before exercise and workouts.
Injury Prevention tips:-- Proper warm up - every workout should begin with proper warm up. It helps the body to get ready for the exercise, increasing the blood circulation and loosen up bones, muscles and joints
- Stretching - Dynamic standing stretching should be done before and after workout, this helps in increasing flexibility.
- Proper form and Posture - exercising in a proper way and form reduces the risk of injury by 60%, as the muscle does not get stressed easily and the joints involved can move freely which helps in preventing injuries like sprains, dislocations, fractures etc.
- Starting slowly and gradually - over excitement for any kind of exercises turn out to be harmful, starting slowly and gradually helps the body to adapt to the particular exercise. Try to do moderate exercises when you start.
- Consult a sports expert trainer or doctor - most of the people start without taking proper advise & training, & does not set a clear goal for exercise routine. Continuing the wrong exercise for longer time may worsen the situation. Always consult an expert when you start.
- Be flexible - during exercises the bones and muscles take equal participation. Before exercise warming up and stretching help in strengthening joints, increases the flexibility & helps to prevent injuries.
- Take proper rest - Rest is the key for avoiding joint injuries. Over doing exercise or over using a particular part can lead to joint pain and injury. Most of the minor injuries may recover with rest alone.
It's important to stop at a limit and not exceed the limit. During the work out, proper care of joints helps in preserverance of joints for long term physical activities.
Conclusion:-Exercising on a daily basis is good for the body as it improves bones, joints muscle health. You should take proper consultation, learn the proper technique & form before starting heavy exercises so as to avoid any type of injuries. Over excitement during exercises should be avoided as it can lead to to many further problems.
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