Your Fitness: Dealing with an injury?
An injury can be a very difficult part of your journey - but if and when it happens, there is an opportunity to learn something new about your body, learn from mistakes and become a better athlete.
Last week I chose to explore some core concepts encapsulating my philosophy when it comes down to injury prevention and setting yourself up to be more resilient.
It can’t be denied - injuries will and still can happen, and sometimes it is more prudent to make ourselves aware of this, and the initial shock of an injury arising may be better managed.
As Mike Tyson once said: “We all have a plan until we get punched in the face!”
What’s equally important as our mindset towards preventing injuries? In my experience this is our attitude towards overcoming adversity, accepting that we may have changed course slightly, while recover, adapt and build ourselves back up.
Some general advice I will offer to those who want to set themselves up for success here would be first and foremost: Have more than one hobby and diversify as much as you can when it comes to the demands of each. I.e. not all hobbies need to be sports or physically demanding, maybe it's gaming, an instrument or reading. Physical hobbies are fantastic, but having other hobbies that absorb our time can be equally as beneficial when it comes to injury. Using time away from your sport while rehab is going on can often give you more time to further develop these hobbies or even add another string to your bow!
Secondly, I am a big believer in focusing on what you can do as normal outside your injury. I.e. an ankle injury might slightly limit your lower body gym work but it should give you more time to work on your upper body gym work. The same works vice versa when it comes to the opposite case, that you sustain an upper body injury - your lower body might now have a chance to absorb more time and attention in the gym.
Weakness can be used to create notable improvements in strength if you look in the right places.
Thirdly, be patient with yourself. An injury can be a very difficult part of your journey - but if and when it happens, there is an opportunity to learn something new about your body, learn from mistakes and become a better athlete. While it can reveal weakness, in most cases it can showcase your strength as you build yourself back up. Trust the process.
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Lastly, I would also like to clarify that I am not a registered dietician. All advice disclosed here is simply advisory based on my qualifications as a fitness professional and personal experience and knowledge gained working with individuals and helping them reach their goals. The advice given is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.
I hope someone out there found some of this information useful here, just some food for thought.
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