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Every year in the summer months, with the beautiful weather, we see that the interest in sports increases significantly.
There is no doubt that people of all ages are directed to sports by doctors. In addition, the desire to look fit increases in summer.
However, in addition to the increased interest in sports, unconscious sports activities can also cause injuries. Therefore, it is very important to do sports correctly and consciously.
In order to prevent or minimize injuries while doing sports, a health screening should be done before starting sports to determine whether there is any obstacle to sports. Those with known health problems should consult their doctor before deciding to do sports and stay away from risky sports.
In addition, warm-up exercises are also very important for the health of the athlete. As a matter of fact, warm-up exercises reduce your risk of injury and improve performance by accelerating blood flow in working muscles and reducing muscle tension. Warming up also has psychological benefits.
What are the most common sports injuries?
In sports injuries, the most common sports injuries are muscle strains, tears, cruciate ligament injuries accompanied by meniscus and cartilage injuries, ankle ligament injuries. injuries and tendon injuries are observed. These injuries are affected by advancing age, training discipline and gender.
In case of a sports injury, the sport should be stopped immediately. Then, a compression bandage and ice compress should be applied to the injured area. If there is a problem in the lower extremity, weight should never be placed on it. Afterwards, you should definitely see a doctor and then any injuries that may cause serious problems should be treated urgently and in a short time.
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