With November in full swing and the long
winter months spread out ahead of us, what a perfect time to talk about winter
activity and how athletic therapy can help prep you for the season! Inactivity
during the cold winter months is never a smart option, but neither is heading
out and pretending it is June. Being
ready to beat the winter blues is crucial if you want to stay emotionally and
physically pain free over the winter.
One of the most common complaints
individuals have through winter months revolves around the weather's effect on
osteoarthritis. If you have osteoarthritis of the knee you know what the cold
can do to heighten this condition, so why not deal with the pain? An effective method
for treatment of osteoarthritis is to attend a sports medicine clinic that
offers treatment specific to this condition. This may include physiotherapy,
viscosupplementation or custom knee bracing, either in combination or
separately. These can help to reduce pain and increase movement in the knee,
making winter activity a breeze.
What about running? You can’t run in the
winter the same as you would in July, so make sure you adjust to the change in
environment with proper equipment, training and routine. If you have sustained
a running injury and are thinking about taking the winter off to recoup, you
might want to reconsider, as a period of prolonged inactivity may lead to
further injury come spring. Treat your running injury and get back out on that snow-frosted
track by attending a running injury clinic at a sports medicine clinic. This
will help to identify the root cause of your pain and devise a plan for
treatment.
Athletic therapy is not just for prepping
your body either. Winter sports can also lead to injury: think hockey, figure
skating, lacrosse, etc. Any sports related injury needs to be treated properly
– so seeking out individualized treatment catered to your specific injury is
the best way to ensure that your recovery is effective and safe.
Don’t let winter chain you to the couch.
Head to a sports medicine clinic today to seek treatment for winter aches and
pains or to find out the best way to exercise over the winter months. Keep
active and pain free with athletic therapy!
For more information about the benefits of
athletic therapy, contact Athletic Edge Sports Medicine by calling 416-800-0800
or visit us online at www.aesm.ca.
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