Rehabilitation  
 

Injury is one of life's' many realities, we all have an injury of some kind at sometime or another. Recuperation from these is very much dependant upon individual approach and the professional advice that we implement at the time. A Health and Fitness Professionals (or physiotherapist) supplied by Personaltrainers.net in collaboration with other health professionals, can dramatically reduce your recovery period.
A systematic and varied programme of exercise in conjunction with correct nutrition and diet supplements will undoubtedly hasten the healing process and increase your chances of attaining a full recovery in minimal time. Rehabilitation is a process involving expensive consultation, patience and dedication. Our certified professionals can provide an invaluable contribution to this development, as well as providing the necessary motivation throughout the progression.

Introduction

Health and Fitness Professionals are not doctors or physical therapists, however Health and Fitness Professionals can contribute significantly to your recovery and rehabilitation from injuries you have sustained. It is necessary, for your practitioner to coordinate your training and diet with other professionals in the health care industry. Focus should always be on injury prevention. Attention to exercise form, along with a strategic approach to strengthening, building, flexibility and a gradual increase in intensity. All this in conjunction with a healthy nutritional program, which is essential.

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Shoulder

The shoulder is the most commonly injured joint due to its range of motion. The best way to prevent or rehabilitate shoulder injuries is to strengthen it. It is extremely important to engage in rotator cuff exercises, not only for the rehabilitation of rotator cuff injury, but also for prevention. Rotator cuff exercises should be a standard part of any shoulder workout routine. Some shoulder exercises should be attempted with care, your practitioner will advise you on these exercises.

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Back

Our backbone is made up of bones, discs, ligaments, the spinal cord, muscles and tendons. Back injury can involve any or even all of these components. Strengthening the back muscles can prevent and treating some back injuries. Many doctors encourage weight training for lower back problems. Strengthening abs and losing the fat can make a big difference in back fitness due to the connections between the abdominal muscles and the lower back.

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Knee

The knee is the second most injured joint in the body. Many ligaments connect the joint together and hold the kneecap in place. The knee joint withstands enormous pressure and is subject to a variety of injuries. To prevent these injuries attention should be paid to developing the quadriceps and hamstring muscles during training. ACL Injury -- The anterior cruciate ligament is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. The anterior cruciate ligament originates from the back of the femur and inserts on the top of the tibia. The ligament maintains joint stability. Once torn, the knee usually becomes unstable. Surgical procedures are required to repair and reconstruct a torn cruciate ligament. Protection against ligament injury and a speeding recovery after surgery can best be achieved by strengthening the muscles around the knee that act as shock absorbers and joint stabilizers.

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Elbow

The elbow is involved in a variety of necessary motions. The number of functions makes it susceptible to bone and soft tissue injuries. Incorrect form during upper body exercises is the most common cause of elbow problems. Elbow tendonitis (tennis elbow) is a very common injury in athletes and those involved in fitness activities and can often be chronic. Repetition of a solitary or single individual movement can cause this symptom. Due to the nature of this ailment it does tend to reoccur and rest is the best option for recovery.

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Wrist

The wrist is one of the most commonly used joints in the body and also one of the most fractured. Recovery will never seem quick enough as all lifting, training grabbing and picking all revolve around having adequate strength in your wirst. There are many stretching and manipulation exercises that will assist the recovery process, a commonly used method includes manipulating a ball of plastercine or blue tac. A good alternative to this is the use of chinese health balls which you can purchase in many oriental stores.

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