With the silly season coming to an end, kids are back at school and sport is starting to ramp up again. Winter sports season will be here before we know it. Here are our top tips to help keep yours or your child’s body in working order in the lead up to the season:
- Load management – Prioritise at least 1-2 rest days per week to avoid getting overload injuries. We commonly see overuse injuries later on in pre-season and in the early part of the season due to a significant increase in training/running and inadequate rest.
- Prioritise Stretching and Mobility – One of the most important elements of recovery. We encourage you to stretch through your mid back, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and quads after each training session to keep your body mobile and avoid stiffness.
- Re-visit Footwear – Have you been playing sports or exercising in the same pair of shoes for over 12 months? You may want to consider updating your footwear to avoid any niggling lower limb pains early on in the season.
If you need help dealing with a pre season niggle or child’s growth spurt, please book in for a consultation with us!