04/11/08
Injury - Quick Tips for a Great Recovery!
If you've recently encountered an injury, fear not -- there are a few things you can do while on the sidelines that will ultimately improve your results and prepare you for brighter days ahead.
Category: Recovery
Posted by: marc
Injury: The silver lining
Here's a few things to keep in mind to speed recovery from injury and use the layoff to improve your preparation for your next race day -- regardless of any short-term setbacks!
Here's a few things to keep in mind to speed recovery from injury and use the layoff to improve your preparation for your next race day -- regardless of any short-term setbacks!
- Seek professional advice from a qualified sports medicine doctor or therapist
- Work your weakness in the non-affected sports
- Skip the intensity for a bit and take an easy training break
- Stick to a great diet
- Stay mobile but keep your training efforts light
- Don't come back to soon - be patient and look ahead
- Organize your gear for brighter days ahead
- Get things done that you've put off due to training commitments and free up time for later
- Plan and organize your races and season
- Take an active holiday to remain positive and motivated