Too-challenging workouts
- posted: Oct. 05, 2017
You see a swimming pool, ball field or basketball court and forget it’s been a few years (or decades) since you donned your varsity jacket. As we get older, most of us haven’t done enough to stay in shape, so we try to do things that our bodies aren’t used to. So basically, our bodies aren’t adequately prepared.
Sidestep it: The most common injuries are knee sprains, since older, less flexible tendons are less able to tolerate impact and load. Warm up adequately before attempting any exercise. And don’t just stretch the body parts you’ll be using for a specific activity, like the shoulders if you’re throwing or quads if you’re running. Every athletic movement involves the entire body.
Treat it: If you have a sprain, take Over-The-Counter anti-inflammatories and rest, ice, wrap and elevate it. If after two days it’s still painful, you have a limited range of motion, or you can’t put weight on the joint, you should see Dr. Scott to have help with the pain. 208-846-8898
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