Injury Prevention and Gait

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In everyday life there are many different ways to get injured. A few ways you can get injured are; exercise, working and driving. There are also many ways to prevent injuries. Muscle balance is one of the most important ways to prevent injuries.

When you exercise there are many different precautions you need to take in order to prevent injuries. Before you even begin to exercise it is very important that you have a physical. If you have a medical condition, not physically fit, or overweight it is important for you to have a physical. It is important for you to have a physical so that you know approximately how hard you can exercise. Exercising too hard could cause injuries. Starting off your exercise regimen slowly helps build your muscles up slowly so you can exercise more as you continue your regimen.

Another thing that is important to prevent injuries is to warm-up before you exercise. A warm-up prepares your body for exercise. When you warm up you get your blood flowing and loosen up your muscles. Loosening your muscles before exercise helps you avoid injuries to your muscles. When you first begin exercising you use less muscle fibers then you do when you have been exercising for a length of time. This reduces the strain on each individual muscle fiber. One injury warming up helps prevent is the tearing of muscles.

When you exercise outside it is best for you to plan. You should wear clothing that matches the weather. If it is hot it is best that you do not wear hot clothing. If you exercise outside in the heat with winter attire on then it is possible that you could overheat. Also anytime you exercise it is best for you to stay hydrated. When you exercise outdoors be sure to protect your skin by wearing sunscreen.

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