Getting Started With Sports
The sporting world is absolutely not for everyone, and some people simply do not enjoy this type of physical activity. However, there is so much to be gained — both for your physical health and mental health — by getting active in this way!
Eating for Sports Performance
At Onto Orthopedics we treat a wide range of people from all walks of life. However, there are certain groups of people who are more likely to require our services than others.
Strength Training for Beginners
Getting started with strength training exercises can sometimes seem intimidating, especially if you are new to exercise in general! Today we are going to look at some of the fantastic reasons for giving strength training a go, and discuss some different ways that you can do this.
Winter Exercise for Wellness
Staying active through the winter months can be a difficult thing to do, and if this is something you struggle with then you are certainly not alone! The cold weather can be a serious deterrent to wanting to get outside and get active. However, there is much to be gained health-wise by maintaining an adequate level of physical activity in the winter.
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Eat Better to Run Better!
Fuelling your body in an effective way is essential if you participate in any kind of sport, and this is certainly true of running. If you do not nourish your body in the correct way then you might soon become frustrated with a lack of improvement when it comes to your endurance and speed. You will also notice that your energy levels become depleted even when you are not exercising as you are asking too much of your body without putting enough in!
Massage for Muscle Recovery
Getting your body to feel normal again after a workout can often take a little more time than you would like. This is especially true if you are new to exercise and you are using muscles that have generally not been over-exerted for a while, if ever at all! This is also likely to happen when you begin to increase the amount of weight that you are lifting, or the duration of cardio exercises that you are undertaking. You may find that you experience aching and reduced movement in certain areas of your body for anywhere up to a few days afterwards! Not only is this uncomfortable, but it can also deter you from wanting to continue with your workout plans.
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Tibia Fractures in Sports
As we explored in a previous blog post treating an athletic injury can be a tricky undertaking. Whether the injury is extreme or not so serious, it is still essential to follow a strict treatment plan.
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Treating an Athletic Injury
Being an athlete can be tremendous fun and very rewarding. However, being an athlete also means that you are generally at a high risk of injuring yourself. This is because of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones that are involved when playing a sport.
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How to Enjoy Exercise Again
The majority of us are aware of the fact that in order to preserve our health we need to eat well and exercise regularly. Many of us even take this advice very seriously and try to work these two things into our daily lives! However, no matter how good our intentions are, sometimes we all need a boost of encouragement and inspiration to keep us on the right track.
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How to Treat a Hamstring Injury
It is not uncommon for a person to injure their hamstring. As well as being quite painful it can also prevent the afflicted person from being able to pursue their usual activities and motion. The hamstrings themselves are the tendons which attach the large muscle at the back of the thigh to the bone.
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