Sports injuries are a frequent issue at all levels of athletic activity, affecting everyone from casual players to professional athletes. These injuries can vary from minor sprains and strains to more serious problems like fractures, ligament tears, and concussions. Factors such as inadequate training practices, improper equipment, insufficient warm-up, or overuse can greatly heighten the risk of injury.
Sports like football, basketball, and running often experience high rates of ankle, knee, and shoulder injuries due to their intense physical demands. Although injuries are a natural part of sports, implementing preventive measures like conditioning, proper stretching, and using suitable gear can help reduce the risks. To know more, we speak with Dr Pulak Vatsya, an Orthopaedic Surgeon, on how athletes and sports persons can prevent such injuries with proper techniques and precautions.
Warm-Up and Stretching is Crucial “If you need to prepare your body for any kind of physical activity, stretching is very important as it increases the blood flow to the muscles and aids in the body's flexibility. Warm-up may include movements such as spot jogging, jumping jacks, rope skipping etc. Pre and post any exercise or sports session, if stretching is performed, it is of great help,” Dr Vatsya says.
Cooling Down is as Important as Warming Up “Post any sport or exercise session, cooling down your body is quintessential as it returns the body to its resting state and also the exerci.