30 Aug, 2016 12:50 PM

Sports injuries are injuries that occur when playing sports or exercising. Some are from accidents. Others can result from poor training practices or improper gear. Some people get injured when they are not in proper condition. Not warming up or stretching enough before you play or exercise can also lead to injuries.

Although it is impossible to prevent injury all the time due to the unpredictable nature of sports and physical activities, it is possible to undertake precautionary steps in order to decrease the likelihood of incurring an injury.

Below are key steps to preventing sports injury.
• Don’t bend your knees more than half way when doing knee bends.
• Don’t twist your knees when you stretch. Keep your feet as flat as you can.
• When jumping, land with your knees bent.
• Do warm-up exercises before you play any sport.
• Always stretch before you play or exercise.
• Don’t overexercise.
• Cool down after hard sports or workouts.
• Wear shoes that fit properly, are stable, and absorb shock.
• Use the softest exercise surface you can find; don’t run on asphalt or concrete.
• Run on flat surfaces.

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Sports Injury Steps to Avoid Sports Injuries