Hockey Injuries And Their Prevention
Whether you're a weekend warrior or a professional player, so long as you're a hockey player – reading this will do you good. You already know that hockey is a sport that is fast paced, strategic and full body contact. Those three characteristics alone should tell you it's important to be in shape when playing this game. Most hockey injuries happen because of high impact hits during the middle of a game. A knee injury or a separated shoulder can be season ending with painful rehabilitation. Incorporating a good stretching routine can help to minimize muscle imbalances, prevent injury, improve your exercise tolerance
Physiotherapy For Snowboard Injuries
Snowboarding injuries are more common among novice boarders than professionals. Some reasons are improper balance, conditioning and not wearing proper gear. Snowboarding injuries may run the gamut from contusions, concussions, fractures to spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries. There are a number of factors that can predispose the snow enthusiast to injury and the most common include: The amount of time spent snowboarding without rest Snowboarding above ability level Improper or faulty equipment Dehydration/fatigue Snowboarding off trail or in closed areas Failure to observe posted warning signs of the mount responsibility conduct code Fortunately, most injuries are minor and can be treated
How Exercise Can Help Improve Your Quality Of Life
Exercise is the miracle cure we've always had, but for too long we've neglected to take our recommended dose. Our health is now suffering as a consequence.It can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer by up to 50% and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%. It's free, easy to take, has an immediate effect and you don't need a general practitioner to get some.If you're not sure about becoming active or boosting your level of physical activity because you're afraid of getting hurt, the good news is that moderate-intensity