Avoiding sports injuries
Dream runner
Gail McFarland.
Columbus, MS : Indigo, c2008.
The anatomy of sports injuries
Brad Walker.
Berkeley, Calif. : North Atlantic Books, 2007.
"The Anatomy of Sports Injuries takes a fundamental approach, bringing you inside the body to show exactly what is happening when a sports injury occurs. At the heart of The Anatomy of Sports Injuries are 200 full-color illustrations that show 119 sports injuries in detail, along with 150 line drawings of simple stretching, strengthening, and rehabilitation exercises that the reader can use to speed up the recovery process. The Anatomy of Sports Injuries is for every sports player or fitness enthusiast who has been injured and would like to know what the injury involves, how to rehabilitate the area, and how to prevent complications or injury in the future."--BOOK JACKET.
Surfing's greatest misadventures : dropping in on the unexpected
edited by Paul Diamond & Tyler McMahon.
Seattle, Wash. : Casagrande Press, c2006.
Surfing's Greatest Misadventures contains thirty of the most engaging, humorous and unbelievable stories of surfing life from the past fifty years. Culled from hundreds of submissions, the non-fiction stories selected for this one-of-a-kind collection run the gamut from the terrifying to the comical to the downright bizarre. The stories represent the highest quality, most engaging surf writing by journalists, magazine editors, watermen, and a handful of everyday surfers. The book features stories about surf legends such as Greg Noll, Miki Dora, Ken Bradshaw, Buzzy Kerbox, Laird Hamilton, Brad Gerlach, Tubesteak and many more.
The healthy body handbook : a total guide to the prevention and treatment of sports injuries
David C. Saidoff and Stuart C. Apfel.
New York, NY : Demos Medical Pub., c2005.
Intended for the average adult, this handbook describes the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of the human body, and the painful conditions that can develop in each part of the body from rigorous exercise. Saidorf, who is a physical therapist, and Apfel (neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine) explain the causes and symptoms of the most common complaints, and recommend several approaches to treatment and prevention. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
You do not have to be a professional athlete to be at risk for a sports injury. Sports make different demands of all athletes from the professional to the everyday amateur. Different sports require different skills such as endurance, speed and flexibility. No matter what sport you participate in, conditioning yourself can improve your performance and guard against injury.
Developing a warm-up and cool-down routine can help safeguard you against injuries. Warming up before you play prepares your body to perform better. Doing some cooling down exercises after play can help prevent sore and stiff muscles the next day.
Using the right equipment and techniques is just as important. Everyone has a different size and body shape. The weight of a bowling ball or tennis racket to the size of a bat or bike helmet should fit you individually. When using the equipment in the proper way you can avoid injury. One method may work for some and be hazardous for others. Find techniques that you are comfortable with.
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Common sports injuries
Muscle sprains
Torn ligaments
Torn tendons
Dislocated joints
Fractured bones |
A simple remedy to treat an injury is to remember the RICE Principles: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate. Proper rest will help heal an injury. Apply ice, a compression wrap - not too tight, and elevate the injury as soon as possible. This will help to reduce swelling and restrict bruising. If your injury is not healing or is severe be sure to seek medical treatment.
Preparing yourself properly for the fun and competition of sports can reduce your risk of injury.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
