How Toronto Sports Medicine Specialists Can Get You Ready for the Toronto Triathlon

Celebrated as the ultimate challenge of human endurance and tenacity, the Toronto Triathlon Festival begins July 21^st. Participants run, bike and swim their way through a uniquely urban course, including Toronto’s harbourfront, downtown highways, and the protected water basin of the West Channel of Ontario Place.  With four different races to choose from - Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance, Olympic Distance Relay, or Sprint Distance Relay - this event offers a variety of ways for athletes to test themselves and compete against others.

So how can Toronto sports medicine specialists help you prepare for this grueling test of your abilities? In a number of ways.

Prep for the running: In order to prepare for the running portion of the triathlon, think about attending a running injury clinic hosted by a sports injury clinic to assess any underlying issues that may impede your performance. Or think about speaking with sports medicine specialists about getting fitted for custom foot orthotics. 

Prep for the cycling: Make sure that your knees don’t suffer from the over 20-40kms trail through the downtown core, especially if you are suffering from a torn ACL. Sports medicine specialists can offer pain relief through rehabilitation exercises and by fitting you for a custom ACL knee brace to distribute weight evenly, while also supporting your knee.

Prep for the swimming: get your cardio in shape with fitness training with a sports medicine specialist. A customized exercise routine tailored to fit your lifestyle and goals can help ensure you keep your body moving in that cool water without losing your breath.

If you're planning to participate in this or any other triathlon in the coming months, or if you simply want to get in shape or return to being active after a sports related injury, Toronto sports medicine specialists might be the route to take.  Trained and experienced in specifically treating sports injuries, sports medicine specialists can help you deal with pains, strains and easing you back into top form. Fitness tests and fitness training can also evaluate your current fitness level and design a regimen targeting your goals.

To condition and prep for your summer triathlon event, for help simply getting in shape or for relief  from a sports injury, find out how sports medicine specialists can help by contacting Athletic Edge Sports Medicine by calling 416-800-0800.

Sports Medicine Specialists Give You Tips For Dealing With Sprains and Strains During the 2013 Nordic Ski Season

Just because it may be cold and snowy out, doesn’t mean that your opportunities for winter fitness are limited. There are a number of activities out there that allow you to keep active over the winter season. Cross-country skiing, or Nordic skiing, is a great way to stay fit during the long winter months. Winter is in full swing and most trails are open and fully operational. If you haven’t been out yet, stop waiting and take advantage of the benefits available through this fun and enjoyable winter sport.                                                                                                                                    

As exciting as Nordic skiing is, and as great an opportunity as it can be to help you keep active over the winter, it is important to remember that, as with all sports, there is always a risk of injury. Some believe it to be a relatively low impact sport, but it does require technique and training – you can’t just buy a pair of skis and become a pro overnight. The most common injuries associated with Nordic skiing, sprains and strains, can leave you with very few options if you are intent on remaining active, so let the sports medicine specialists give you tips for dealing with those strains and sprains before you head out on the terrain.

Also important, especially before you head out on those Nordic Ski trails, is making sure that your body is in the right physical shape to participate. Visiting a registered sports medicine specialist will help you determine the best route to get you ready for those long days out on your skis, helping to ensure your safety and to avoid those unwanted and inconvenient injuries that all too often accompany Nordic skiing.

If you are already suffering from a strain or sprain that you are afraid will keep you from the trails, or if you find yourself with an ache as a result of your cross country skiing, don’t fret. Working with a sports medicine specialist will allow you to make the most from their training and experience and get you back out there in no time.

Whether you are an experienced Nordic skier, or if you have just started, taking advantage of the benefits offered by Nordic skiing over the winter is a great idea, and working with a sports medicine specialist can keep you on the trails enjoying the sport. Avoiding the strains and sprains that can come with Nordic skiing, or dealing with them if they do occur, doesn’t have to keep you from the trails. By keeping fit and active always, and visiting those experienced sports medicine specialists will help you keep your body in peak physical shape.

To speak with a sports medicine specialist about how to deal with Nordic skiing strains and sprains, please contact Athletic Edge Sports Medicine by calling 416 800 0800, or visit www.aesm.ca.