EXERCISE AND INJURY PREVENTION

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• EXERCISE AND INJURY PREVENTION
• Exercise is used to improve cardiovascular
  endurance, strength, body composition,
  self-esteem, stress, and overall wellness.
• Injuries are an unfortunate barrier to beginning
  or continuing an exercise routine
• There are many useful strategies to prevent
  injuries and maintain the ability to exercise
  effectively

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• EXERCISE AND INJURY PREVENTION
• Potential Injuries may include
• Ankle Sprains and Strains
• Knee Injuries
• Low Back Pain
• Elbow Pain
• Shoulder Injuries

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• EXERCISE AND INJURY PREVENTION
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• Injury Prevention during exercise
• Have a routine physical from your medical
  doctor
• Complete a physical therapy screening
• Always warm up cool down
• Typical warm up exercises
• Gradually increase time and intensity
• Dont workout on empty
• Stay properly hydrated before, during, and
  after exercise.
• Listen to your body

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• EXERCISE AND INJURY PREVENTION
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• If you do get injured
• How can you tell if your injury is serious?
• Joint Pain
• Point Tenderness
• Swelling
• Decreased Range of Motion
• Numbness and Tingling
• If you have a warning sign of a serious injury,
  get immediate
• treatment