Tips For Recovering After An Injury & Staying Fit

By Kamryn Mattson


Injuries can be quite discouraging, especially if you have been working hard to train for a special event or are close to meeting a fitness goal. But you don't necessarily have to lose ground just because you are dealing with an injury. In many cases, there are usually some ways to maintain close to your current level of fitness as you recovery from an injury.

Your first step should be to speak with your doctor and also a physical therapist. This is a good team that can guide you through to recovery. Your doctor might have some great suggestions and also can recommend a physical therapist. This health professional will be able to provide you with suggestions for exercise that won't hinder the recovery process.

If you typically take part in a high-impact activity, such as distance running, dance or aerobics, you probably have to tone this down and switch over to some low-impact activities. Swimming is usually a great option because you burn calories without the impact, but you might be able to consider walking or working out on an exercise machine, perhaps an elliptical cross training or other similar machine.

Another great option is to use a physiological hybrid shape to help you cope with discomfort as well as helping to speed up the healing time. A physiological hybrid shape, such as those designed by RapidForce, is a muscle support product that you place directly onto the skin. This covers the sore muscle and protects it, while pulling strength from nearby muscle groups.

Because the physio hybrid shapes reduce pain, they allow more free movement and when you can move around a bit, this increases blood flow which in turn accelerates the healing process. There have been shapes designed for several key areas of the body, including the shoulders, knees, elbows and both the upper and the lower back. They are easy to apply and stay firmly in place using a medical-grade, hypoallergenic adhesive.

Of course, in addition to missing your workout, you might also be concerned about gaining extra weight. To combat this potential problem, simply adjust how much you eat so that your calorie intake equals the amount you burn. This is a great time to eliminate any unhealthy foods out of your diet, because you won't be able burn off those empty calories.




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