SubscribeImpact injuries during exercise
Posted on Mar 19, 2009 under Aerobic events, Impact injuries, Jumping, injury prevention | No CommentMany articles have appeared on the care of injuries sustained while doing impact aerobic type activities. This includes jogging, running, aerobic dance, use of steps and sports such as basketball and volleyball in which the legs must withstand landing forces.
In fact, landing forces are the main reason why a majority of athletes who participate in such activities eventually come down with injuries–injuries that can usually be prevented. For example, studies show that the impact of the foot hitting the ground in running can be 1,500 or more pounds!
This is a tremendous amount of force that must be withstood and absorbed by the foot, leg and even the lower back. If your muscles and support structures are not strong enough to withstand these forces for a long distance or period of time, an injury usually occurs. Read more… »
