Stretching Info / General Injury Prevention Strategies - Dunsborough Physio Centre
Hamstring Stretch
The Rules of Stretching:
-Warm-up the body prior to stretching
-Warm-up the body prior to stretching
- -Stretch before and after exercise (active stretching during the warm up, static stretching during the cool down)
- -Stretch all muscle groups that will be involved in the activity
- -Stretch gently and slowly: longer holds (20 seconds+) are better than shorter holds.
- -Never bounce or stretch rapidly
- -Stretch gently to the point of mild discomfort, never pain
- -Do not hold your breath when stretching; breathing should be slow and easy.
- -Do not make stretches competitive.
General Injury Prevention Strategies - Sports Rehab
General Injury Prevention
There are a number of general injury prevention strategies which apply to all activities and sports. For more specific detail in regards to injury prevention strategies specific to your sport / activity of choice contact Dunsborough Physiotherapy Centre. Our physios can provide an exercise program to limit your risk of injury.
Injury Prevention - General Guidelines
Pre-Season Conditioning
Pre-Game Warm-Up / Stretching and Post-Game Cool-Down
Wearing of Protective Clothing
Appropriate Footwear
Balance Training
Core Strengthening
Relevant Global Musculature strengthening
Flexibilty / Joint Range of Movement program
Correct Biomechanics / Technique
Proper Nutrition: including hydration, carbohydrate intake and electrolyte intake.
Injury Prevention - General Guidelines
Pre-Season Conditioning
Pre-Game Warm-Up / Stretching and Post-Game Cool-Down
Wearing of Protective Clothing
Appropriate Footwear
Balance Training
Core Strengthening
Relevant Global Musculature strengthening
Flexibilty / Joint Range of Movement program
Correct Biomechanics / Technique
Proper Nutrition: including hydration, carbohydrate intake and electrolyte intake.