5 HABITS THAT LEAD TO SPORTS INJURIES YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF (PART 2)

🤾 Sports keep the body healthy, the mind refreshed and bring joy when you achieve new milestones. To make your training journey fully rewarding, it’s essential to focus on safe practices. Some habits or beliefs may seem harmless at first but can gradually lead to unwanted injuries. 

✅ Join MSc, MD, Level I Specialist Nguyen Van Hoang Tam – Specialist in Orthopedic Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Musculoskeletal Health at CarePlus – as he highlights 5 common habits that can cause injuries, helping you prevent them and train more effectively. 

1️⃣ Skipping post-exercise recovery  

⛔ Even with proper warm-up, many people neglect stretching and massage after training, which is a common mistake. To prevent injuries, never skip the crucial post-exercise recovery steps. 

2️⃣ Not using proper equipment 

🤔 Many think that full sports equipment is only for professional athletes. Items like rackets for pickleball, tennis, badminton, table tennis – including string tension, or shoes suitable for the playing surface – are essential not just for performance but also for protection. 

👉 Today, there are a variety of products for each sport, allowing you to choose what best suits your needs. 

3️⃣ Skipping strength and conditioning exercises 

💪 Depending on your sport, it’s important to include exercises that strengthen the shoulders, core, legs, and ankles to build muscle, enhance endurance, and effectively prevent injuries. 

4️⃣ Playing while acutely ill 

 🔔 Doctors advise against exercising when your body is unwell or fatigued. There have been cases at CarePlus where a client, still recovering from a cold, played badminton in the morning and suffered an ankle sprain with a fracture during a sudden move, requiring immediate surgery. 

 ✅ Therefore, if your body is not at its best, exercise caution before engaging in strenuous activities. 

5️⃣ Sudden increase in intensity 

⚡ This is similar to the “weekend warrior” mindset – being busy during the week and playing sports intensely for 4–6 hours over the weekend. For example, if your company organizes a sports day or teambuilding event, jumping in without proper warm-up can lead to sudden overload and injuries. 

👉 Additionally, if you notice persistent or unusual pain, don’t hesitate to visit CarePlus. Our team of specialists in Orthopedic Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Musculoskeletal Health will conduct a thorough examination and accurate diagnosis. 

✅ CarePlus is proud to be among the leading medical centers in Ho Chi Minh City applying MRI and CT scan powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology – providing fast scans in open spaces for a comfortable screening experience, while delivering detailed images to help doctors assess the severity of injuries and choose appropriate treatments. 

📞 Message our fanpage or call our toll-free hotline 10886116 to book an appointment today! 

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