Results for Exercise Injuries

Weight training is one of the safest fitness activities. We join gyms to get fit not to get injuries. So when I meet old gym friends telling me they have stopped training because they sustained injuries, I always wonder how. This is not supposed to be; strength training is supposed to rehabilitate and protect us from injuries
Either you only have been doing things the wrong way or you joined the gym when the damage had already been done.
The truth is that…

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On 4/25/2017 | By Chiro One Wellness Centers
Did you get hurt during your workout? It’s time to grab the heating pad… or the ice pack… or both—who even knows! There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to using heat or cold to help treat common exercise injuries like strains, sprains, pulled muscles, shin splits, knee injuries and tenderness. Let’s put an end to it once and for all! Here’s your temperature care breakdown, so you know when it’s time to sing…

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries can become very serious to your knee if they are not properly treated. How PCL Injuries Occur PCL injuries can happen due to various reasons such as falling on your knees, sports/exercise injuries or car accidents. How To Treat PCL Injuries Some people with PCL injuries will get surgery to…

This video gives tips for proper post-workout recovery, describes the importance of cross training, and explains the difference between pain and soreness. ht...

Here are some simple exercises that can help strengthen weak points to prevent ankle, knee, and hamstrings injuries, shin splints, and other athletic injuries.

Dance injuries are preventable. Dance can be an excellent form of exercise. Many dance students and professionals sustain injuries caused by high impact, repetitive stress. Often, these types of injuries are preventable; but when they do occur, they require specific types of care. Recreational dancers may also sustain injury. Often, they have no idea of …

WHAT IS THE RISK OF GETTING A SPORTS INJURY FOR A PERSON WHO EXERCISES FREQUENTLY?Sports injuries can be divided into two types: Acute injury and chronic overuse. Acute injury occurs suddenly or as a result of trauma such as an ankle sprain or fracture.

Your wrists take a beating. Whether it's hours on the computer or hours in the gym, those little bones between your hands and forearms are under attack. Here's your first line of defense.

Prevent repeat injuries with an emphasis on lower-body strength and mobility.

Stretching before and after exercise can create flexibility in joints and muscles, but it is not clear if it prevents athletes from being injured. Stretches should be done until they almost hurt.

Baby boomers are not getting younger, but if they learn how to exercise safely using these workout tips they can stay looking younger longer and injury free.

Try these simple exercises to protect your knees and lower back when gardening.

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A 2012 systematic review of 10 randomized clinical trials indicates that rehabilitation exercises have a superior effect on acute hamstring injuries.

You got the message: You need to exercise. Maybe you’ve made it part of your daily routine, even a big part of your life. Then something happens. Your knees start hurting, so your doctor tells you to cut down on the daily runs. Maybe you’ve developed a touch of arthritis. The problem now becomes finding a way to stay fit and keeping up...

Know the difference between normal soreness and injury

Soaking in ice baths is common for college and professional athletes after games, but is it helpful for a weekend warrior?