Tread Fitness Issue 02

Signs of an acute injury include:
• Sudden, severe pain;
• Swelling;
• Inability to place weight on a lower limb;
• Extreme tenderness in an upper limb;
• Inability to move a joint through a full
range of motion;
• Extreme limb weakness; and
• Visible dislocation or breaking of a bone.
of training regimen, because intense training
may lead to wear and tear of the muscles.
These muscles may do a poor job in protecting
the connective tissues and increase the
damage to the bones, cartilages, tendons, and
ligaments. Individuals who regularly engage
in sports activities and regular exercise should
remember to do them properly and moderately
to reduce the development of injuries and
other health ailments.
Overuse or chronic injuries: These injuries
often develop overtime. Training errors like
rapid acceleration of intensity, duration or
frequency of physical activity is the most
common cause of this kind of injury. Overuse
injuries may result from repetitive microtrauma
to the tendons, bones, and joints. They
may also be developed from abnormal sports
or physical activities, such as going to sports
camps, working on new techniques, or being
pushed beyond one’s physical limits. Returning
to normal training after a long rest may derail
the training phase of the body and cause it to
be prone to this kind of injury.
Signs of a chronic injury include:
• Pain when performing activities
• A dull ache when at rest
• Swelling
It is important to consult doctors about
possible treatments for various sports injuries.
If something is chronic, you may be developing
a more serious problem, particularly if you
have put off dealing with the condition. Injuries
should not be taken lightly, as they can limit
your physical abilities in the long run.
Injury prevention:
The amount of training one undergoes
plays a major role in the development of injury.
Training properly may reduce the development
of injuries. Medical studies show that the
best injury predictor could be the amount
Other physical effects of over-training may
include the following:
• Pain in the muscles
• Increased resting blood pressure
• Decreased athletic performance
• Decreased maximal blood lactate
concentrate
• Muscle loss
Many injuries are caused by weak muscles
which are not ready to handle the demands of
certain sports. Some body parts might not be
strong enough to cope up with the demands
of intense training or sport. For this reason,
health specialist advise individuals who partake
in sports activities to incorporate resistance
training with their regular training. Resistance
may improve muscle strength, power, and
endurance. Some of the things that can be
used in resistance training are free weights,
gym equipments, and one’s own body weight.
Resistance using one’s body weight be done
by performing push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups, and
many more.
Warm-ups coupled with stretching is
critical in preventing injuries. Warm-ups that
last 15 to 30 minutes which includes slow,
gradual stretching may help lengthen muscles,
increase blood flow and muscle temperature.
Because of these factors, the muscles will be
prepared for the intensity of training and are
less likely to get hurt. A little light jog coupled
with stretching before training may reduce the
chances of developing injuries.
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