Football, soccer, cheerleading, and volleyball are popular fall youth sports activities. To help reduce the risk of common injuries, Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics would like to give you some helpful tips as Autumn gets started.  

Tips For Preventing Fall Sports Falls and Injuries

It is widely known that overuse injuries are the most common types of sports-related injuries. When injured, the best advice is to come to an orthopedic specialist for early diagnosis and treatment because an undiagnosed injury can become more severe if left untreated.

Fall Sports Safety Tips

• Have a pre-season physical examination.
• Warm-up and cool down properly with low-impact exercises.
• Consistently incorporate strength training and stretching.
• Hydrate to maintain health and minimize muscle cramps.
• Watch for unsafe playing surfaces such as concrete, asphalt or rutted fields.
• Don’t play in pain. Consult with a trainer or orthopedic sports medicine specialist.
• Wear protective gear as necessary equipment for the sport.
• Cross-train with other sports to minimize overuse injuries.
• Be alert to weather conditions.
• Avoid pressure to over train.

Consult with Dr. Hall at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics as you begin fall sports training. We have clinical exercise services for both preventing and treating injuries.

Contact us today for an appointment to discuss your specific needs today!

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