PTs Want You to Play Smarter

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If you plan to play sports on a regular basis then exercise on a regular basis as well. This will help condition your body so that it is strengthened to be able to withstand the sport you will be playing. Also, wear protective gear if possible. Simple knee and elbow pads may look funny when you play basketball but once you fall down a couple of times you will be thankful that you did. Deborah Koval knows more on how to prevent injuries.

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PTs Want You To Play SmarterDrhearthealthy.blogspot.com

Yes, it’s true; physical

therapists are praying

that you get injured

when you play

basketball or tennis.

This way they will have you as their patient since you

will need their help in order to get back to how you

were before.

Before everyone starts bashing that first

statement I will say this: that’s not true and I

was merely saying that in jest. Granted there

may be those who secretly wish that but for

the most part most physical therapists would

rather not see you injured in any way.

The thing is, often the injuries come as a result of the

body not totally prepared to play. This is especially

true of the casual player.

Often, a lot of the injuries come from having pulled

muscles or something similar. Muscles need to be

properly warmed up. That’s because if you don’t do

that the muscles tend to be hard and very resistant.

If you plan to play sports on a

regular basis then exercise

on a regular basis as well.

This will help condition your

body so that it is

strengthened to be able to

withstand the sport you will

be playing.

Simple knee and elbow

pads may look funny when

you play basketball but

once you fall down a

couple of times you will be

thankful that you did.

Are you playing smart?

For more Physical Therapy info visit:

Deborah Koval

www.slideshare.net/DeborahKoval

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