Sports injuries are inevitable. From developing a support system, offering positive reinforcement, and more, TrueSport shares some tips for recovery.
… (A) primary care physician or if need be, a sports injury specialist, should always offer recovery strategies and instructions...
In general, their ‘roadmap to recovery’...
1. Allow time to rest and heal (even if it means doing nothing)
2. Restore full range of motion in the injured area
3. If it’s a leg injury, restore the normal gait (no limping)
4. Regain muscle strength in all parts of the body
5. Regain cardiovascular endurance
6. Rebuild sport-specific skills
7. Regain mental confidence
8. Learn ways to help prevent future injury.
Regular check-ins with… (a) physical therapist or a trainer will help ensure your athlete follows their specific recovery plan.
which also covers mental recovery tips.
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| Wesley Wolverines: standing, junior #2 IF Karina Cardona (Cooper City, FL), crashing across home plate, sophomore #25 P Dori Loukopoulos (Chambersburg, PA). |