A balanced approach to injury; Trevor's fitness tips GRASSROOTS SPORT.IN the second part of a series for Gazette People, sports therapist Trevor Langford provides expert knowledge on staying free from injury in both sport and the work-place. Trevor, who works for Teesside Sports Injury sports injury A injury sustained practicing or competing in a sport Sites Thigh, foot, knee, lower leg, ankle, hip, finger Types Contusion, strain, sprain, heat exhaustion, lacerations, etc Sports with most Martial arts–judo, tae kwon do, wrestling, Centre and Middlesbrough Football Academy, said: "After injury, the body's ability to balance on a single leg is vital for reducing the risk of further injury." Today, we demonstrate three progressive exercises that show how to improve balance following injury. If you experience any pain while doing these exercises, stop immediately. For further information contact Trevor at Billingham Forum The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. on 01642 551381 or visit www.teesside-sports-injury-centre.org Check out Trevor's video demonstration at www.gazettelive.co.uk CAPTION(S): 1 Exercise 1: Standing on one leg. Stand on single leg for 30 seconds. Repeat 2-3 times.; 2 Exercise 2: Standing on a leg on an uneven surface. Examples include a trampette or wobble wobble /wob·ble/ (wob´'l) to move unsteadily or unsurely back and forth or from side to side. See under hypothesis. wob·ble n. 1. board. Maintain balance for 30-60 seconds and repeat 2-3 times.; 3 Exercise 3: Use sporting equipment including a ball to increase difficulty. |
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