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Question: What
procedures or exercises are recommended in preparation of sports activities?
Answer:
Fitness preparation should be geared for the task or sport starting
with a minimum of 10-15 minutes of increased stretching of the muscle
groups affected by the task. Additionally, 10-15 minutes of brisk
walking or easy jogging is advisable to warm-up and stretch soft
tissue. Cooling down is also recommended after a workout, which
can be accomplished by simply slow walking for a 4-8 minute period after
activity.
Question: What is the best treatment for Shin Splints?
Answer:
The
first thing to look at is your feet. Many times shin splints are
a result of improper or poor arch support in your athletic
shoes. Replacing the inserts with ones that properly support
your medial and lateral arch is important. It is also important
that you wear a "pair" of orthotics, like Off-The-Shelf
Insoles. If not, you will
throw your hips off balance and create more problems.
Question:
Should a sports injury occur, what measures should be taken?
Answer:
It is always advisable to obtain a professional diagnosis of the
injury from a medical specialist with accompanying recommendations for
treatment. In the case of simple strains, sprains, and bruises the
text of the same name, Treat Your Own Strains,
Sprains and Bruises, can be an effective guide for
self-treatment.
Question:
What sport related issues or injuries are common to the following
sports; golf, racquet ball, soccer and jogging, football, basketball, and
weight lifting, and what conditioning or sports medicine products can be
employed to reduce the possibility or severity of an injury should one
occur?
Answer:
We will answer this question on a sport by sport basis:
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stretching and exercise regimen prior to play.
Tennis
Elbow: Rest affected area accompanied by a tennis
elbow brace during and after play. Go here for a more in-depth information about
the elbow.
Specific exercises after pain has subsided. Use BioFreeze
for pre and post play, and cold therapy after play.
General
Soreness: Rest muscles, whirlpool massage,
physical massage, sauna, and BioFreeze.
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Shin
Splints: (See above)
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Rest
affected area until pain subsides.
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Thorough
stretching prior to every game.
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Off-The-Shelf
Insoles can be a very effective
means of reducing or eliminating pain resulting
from shin splints.
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BioFreeze
used before and after game.
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Knee
Injuries: See a sports medicine specialist for
a professional prognosis. Rest, cold
therapy, and physical therapy should be
administered. Once the attending medical
specialist permits practice, then a functional
knee brace (with bi-lateral hinges) will both
stabilize the knee and act as a protective device
against further injury.
BioFreeze
is also an effective topical ointment to reduce pain
from an injury, or sore muscles after play.
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Stretching
regimen prior to play, including a warm-up jog 6
to 10 minutes prior to play and cooling down
with slow jog 4 to 6 minutes, accompanied by a
hot tub or sauna after play.
Shin
Splints: (See above)
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Rest
affected area until pain subsides.
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Thorough
stretching prior to every game.
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Off-The-Shelf
Insoles can be a very effective
means of reducing or eliminating pain resulting
from shin splints.
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BioFreeze
used before and after game.
Low
Back Pain - Compression garments and/or a
lumbar-sacral garment are effective during and
after play.
General
Soreness - BioFreeze
is an effective topical ointment to reduce pain
from sore muscles after play.
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There
should be an extended stretching regimen
for 10 to 20 minutes, accompanied by
slow jogging for 5 to 10 minutes,
supported by competent and attentive
training from a knowledgeable lifting
professional.
Low
Back Strain, or Spinal Disc Injury -
Wear a weightlifting belt while
exercising, converting to a standard
lumbar sacral support after exercise.
Aches
and Soreness - BioFreeze
is an effective topical ointment to
reduce pain from sore muscles.
Shoulder
Dislocation, or Soft Tissue Tear -
Rest affected area and receive medical
attention.
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