All of the injuries mentioned above can be very painful. They can mess up your sporting fun and also your daily life. A serious injury to your wrist or shoulder could stop you being able to do basic things like dressing and undressing yourself, or washing your own hair in the shower. If your leg or another body part is in plaster, even having a shower can turn into a circus.
Fortunately, there are some basic steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming injured during your exercise routine or your favourite sport.
Here are some guidelines that you can follow in preventing traumatic injury.
Train correctly, so that your strong muscles can protect your joints and other muscles.
Warm up and cool down before and after physical activity.
Use the proper safety equipment.
Drink plenty of fluids while exercising.
Be sun smart.