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Sports physio Perth http://eliterangephysiotherapy.com.au... - Regular exercise and activity isn't just fun, it's also an important part of enjoying a long and healthy life.

Unfortunately, injury is a common risk with all sports. Whether it be from overuse, direct impact or the application of a force that's greater than your body can withstand.

Common sporting injuries include:

• Ankle sprain
• Bruises
• Concussion
• Cuts and abrasions
• Dehydration
• Dental damage
• Groin strain
• Hamstring and other muscle strains
• Knee and other joint injuries
• Stress fractures
• and More

While injury is never 100% avoidable, here are some things you can do to reduce your risk of sports injuries:

• Warm up thoroughly by stretching and going through the motions of your sport gently
• Always wear appropriate footwear
• Tape or strap any vulnerable joints, if necessary
• Use the appropriate safety equipment such as pads, helmets, mouth guards and so on
• Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after
• Don't exert yourself beyond your level of fitness
• Cool down after sport with gentle stretches
• Allow adequate recovery time between sessions
• Have regular checkups

It's important to seek medical assistance for any sports injury you sustain because you may be hurt more severely than you think. For example, what you might think is just a sprain, may actually be a fractured bone.

For information on what to do if you've sustained a sprain or a strain, watch our video called The First Thing You Should Do When You've Strained or Sprained Something.

And for more information on physiotherapy, please watch the other short videos in our series.