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Adult-Sports-Injuries

Top Ten Adult Orthopedic Injuries

Even though most adult-sports-injuries can be prevented with proper preparation, training and good nutrition-many adults still think they are able to play (and eat) like kids.  Unfortunately, these adult bodies in most cases are carrying extra body fat and are arriving at games or trying to fit in exercise on little to short rest, AND with no time for warm-up or proper nutritional preparation.  All these combined factors make the chances of adult-sports-injuries, or the typical  "weekend warrior" type injuries highly likely. 

 

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My Top Ten Adult Orthopedic Injuries
The common thread in most of the adult-sports-injuries I treat in my private physical therapy practice relates directly to extra body weight on the scale.  As you review these top adult-sports- injuries and link to the articles that describe the common signs / symptoms and causes you'll see that top on most of the lists for added risk of injury are carrying extra body weight.
  1. Achilles-Tendinitis
  2. Torn-ACL or knee injury
  3. Ankle-Sprain
  4. Back Strain
  5. Hamstring Strain
  6. Herniated-Disk
  7. Piriformis-Syndrome
  8. Plantar-Fascitis
  9. Sciatica
  10. Shoulder and Neck Pain

 
  Click the links above to learn more on each condition

 

For every pound of extra body weight an adult carries on their upper extremity-there is an increase of 3-4 pounds of pressure on the joints of the lower extremities.

 

Considering the statement above about how extra body weight has a direct impact to added wear and tear pressure on joints in the body it is a shame that the next statement is also sadly true.

Physical Therapists in today's busy practice environments simply do not have the time to make this enormous risk factor (overweight-pun intended) a target for treatment discussion. 

Patients are certainly not getting good nutrition advice from their physicians today either.  Many are either overweight and undereducated on nutrition themselves- while at the same time are cashing in on the commercial weight loss market by selling a pill solution to the problem.

See my Top 10 Quack list for more on this nutrition topic

I've started a credible online nutrition coaching program to integrate this important risk factor as it relates to adult-sports-injuries.  You can learn more about this service by visiting My-Nutrition-Coach.com

TOP 10 NUTRITION QUACK LIST

 

 

Nutrition Resources for treating adult-sports-injuries

Need a great place to track  your nutrition goals and food intake?  I've developed top notch online meal planners and printed journals with both your exercise and nutrition program goals in mind. This record keeping will provide you with a daily snapshot of your physical progress and help you communicate with your health professional. If you'd like more information on our executive coaching services simply:

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Need a great exercise planning tool? Try my Ther Ex Members Site to download an exercise module

 

If you are the busy adult that I just described and want to reduce your risk or lessen the frequency of some of the adult-sports-injuries reviewed in this article, take a look at my new book.  In a process that begins in the first 7-days-learn strategies to improve your nutrition and lose excess body fat-NOW!

*When you order the guide (print or digital versions available) you receive a special offer after purchase on my online nutrition subscription services for helping me evaluate and constantly improve the guide.
 

Learn more about my new Action Guide and order your copy here

You'll be glad to know I have written my latest Smart Moves Action Guide just for you.  Preview my guide to learn more

 

 

 

 

Learn more on proper exercises for treating adult-sports-injuries


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