Ask any athlete
what their worst fear is, and they’ll probably say getting a debilitating
injury. It’s absolutely devastating to be sidelined for an inordinate amount of
time due to a sprained ankle or torn ACL. Since it’s common knowledge that
playing sports is hard on the body, a smart athlete makes sure to take great
care of his/her body. Having love for the game, whatever it may be, is not
enough; you need to have love for your body too.
While it is
impossible to avoid experiencing harm while playing sports, research suggests
that injury rates could be reduced by 25% if athletes took appropriate
preventative action. No matter what sport your play, here are 6 general rules to
follow for injury prevention:
