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Staff Sgt. Candice C. Page squats, lunges, pushing exercises, pulling exercises and at that time, that minor injury can get worst and your
core exercises at least two days a week.” body may begin to overcompensate because you are
Headquarters Air Combat Command injured on one side,” said Arroyo.
Following these additional tips can also help
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Winter prevent injuries: Arroyo reminds athletes to be smart, take care of in-
has ended and many people are headed outdoors juries right away, stay off the field, recover com-
to play their favorite sports, but couch potatoes · Exercise Regularly pletely and then get back into activity.
beware. Summer is one of the most dangerous · Drink plenty of water (avoid sports drinks)
seasons for sport injuries. · Progress Gradually For more information on sport injury preven-
· Always warm up/cool down tion, visit your installation’s Health and Wellness
Children and adults should properly prepare and · Take Breaks Center or Fitness Center.
ease into summer sports such as basketball, track and · Wear the right gear
field, football, golf or soccer to prevent injuries. · Use the proper technique
· Play safe. Follow the rules
“As it starts to get warmer outside Airmen begin to · Stop the activity if there is pain
play more sports before they are properly conditioned · Wear all personal protective equipment
for the sport,” said Tony Arroyo exercise physiologist · Be prepared for the activity
633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron. “It is very impor- · Know when to rest or stop
tant for an individual to stay physically fit throughout · Acquire the Training
the year and progress gradually, make sure you don’t go · Gradually increase Time and Intensity
too hard too soon.” · Listen to your body
According to U.S. Air Force Safety Center, during the
Sprains, strains, twists, knee injuries, muscle tears, years 2009-2013, there were 2,468 sport injuries on-du-
tendon tears and foot fractures are among the most ty and 1,628 sports injuries off-duty. The Air Force also
common types of injuries. As Arroyo mentioned these spent more than $168 million to treat these injuries.
are due to people over doing it before they are ready. It is imperative for athletes to seek medical attention
immediately when injured.
Arroyo says having a strong core and good function- “If you have a minor injury and do not take care of it
al type movements are very important to help prevent
sports related injuries.

“I advise athletes to do a full body strength training
program with functional type movements, such as

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