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Summer Injury Prevention 101

Summer Injury Prevention 101

Summer is a time to have fun and spend time outdoors. It is an opportunity to enjoy the sunshine. It's a time when you can go out for a walk and take in everything that nature has to offer. The weather encourages you to be active and venture outside.

The only caveat with outdoor activities is the risk of injuries due to twists, turns, and falls, among other reasons. The good news is that these injuries can be easily prevented with the advice of a physiotherapist.

A Safe, Fun Summer

Here are some tips to ensure a safe, fun and injury-free summer:

1. Wear Protective Gear

When participating in contact sports, it is essential to wear protective gear appropriate to that activity. For example, wearing helmets, gloves, properly fitting shoes and shin pads (depending on the sport or activity) can prevent injury. Children are undoubtedly more prone to sustaining injuries such as scrapes, bruises, ligament tears, and even broken bones.

2. Stretching Exercises

Summer presents a tempting opportunity to jump into several activities. If your muscles are deconditioned from the long winter, it's important to plan ahead. You want to eliminate muscle tears and joint injuries, all of which form a part of the “weekend warrior syndrome”. Stretching the muscles and warming them up adequately before and after exercising can help prevent muscle aches and joint pains. Your physiotherapist will be able to advise you on the right stretching exercises to perform before and after participating in any activity.

3. Proper Body Mechanics

It's important to be careful when using equipment. Gardening tends to be a popular activity during the summer. Using a wheelbarrow to carry heavy objects is highly advisable. Your physiotherapist will also give you great advice on how to avoid back injuries by teaching you how to use different muscle groups when lifting heavy objects.

4. Strengthen the Core

The core muscles refer to the abdominals and lower back. Exercises such as leg raises, crunches, and simple rotational movements can help strengthen the muscles of the back and abdomen. This can help in preventing injuries. To be on the safe side, ask your physician if it's safe for you to exercise. Your physiotherapist will provide you with various exercises that can strengthen your core and prevent back, hip, and knee injuries.

The Best Summer Ever

Don't let the summer months pass you by because of an injury. Nobody wants to spend the summer stuck in bed because of a preventable injury. As your physiotherapists, we want you to enjoy the activities you love without hurting yourself. Let us help you plan for a fun and exciting summer.

Visit your physiotherapist today to learn about injury prevention this summer. You can expect a detailed physical evaluation that consists of an evaluation of your strength, mobility, and balance, among other things. If you find yourself out of shape or in pain after a long winter's rest, reach out to us. We'll help your body prepare for the best summer ever.

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