How to prevent sports injuries?

During exercise, we may encounter various types of sports injuries, which are referred to as sports injuries. Sports injuries not only cause pain to our bodies, but may also affect our daily life and work. Therefore, it is very important for both professional athletes and ordinary sports enthusiasts to understand how to prevent sports injuries.
Why do sports injuries occur
The occurrence of sports injuries is often closely related to sports conditions and sports environment.

1. Sports conditions
   Specific groups of people are prone to sports injuries, such as older adults with osteoporosis, athletes with high exercise frequency and training intensity, sub healthy individuals with insufficient physical conditions, muscle strength, and flexibility, as well as beginners who lack exercise preparation and skills.
   The physical function of older people has begun to decline, with reduced flexibility and stability of muscles and joints, making them more prone to sports injuries. Although athletes have better physical conditions, high-intensity training and difficult competitions can increase the risk of sports injuries. Sub healthy individuals also have a higher probability of injury, mainly due to their long-term sub healthy state, making it difficult for their physical functions to reach their optimal state during occasional exercise, resulting in an inability to effectively cope with external pressure and increasing the possibility of injury. Novice athletes, due to a lack of necessary knowledge and skills in sports, often unintentionally adopt incorrect posture, which increases the likelihood of injury.
2. Sports environment
   In certain specific situations, people are also more prone to sports injuries. For example, if you suddenly engage in high-intensity exercise without sufficient warm-up, it can easily lead to muscle strains or ligament sprains. If the sports field is not suitable, the ground is uneven or too smooth, it can also increase the risk of falls or joint sprains for athletes. In addition, inappropriate sports equipment, such as ill fitting shoes or heavy sports equipment, can also be a cause of injury.
   How to prevent sports injuries
   How can we prevent sports injuries in daily life?
   Understanding one's physical condition, including flexibility, strength, and endurance, is the primary step in preventing sports injuries. It is recommended to undergo a professional physical assessment, such as fitness assessment or cardiovascular endurance test, and then choose different forms of exercise based on individual conditions, such as aerobic training+strength training+stretching training or flexibility training.
   Everyone can enhance their physical fitness and reduce the risk of sports injuries through personalized exercise prescriptions. Meanwhile, proper exercise techniques can not only improve exercise efficiency, but also significantly reduce the risk of injury. If possible, it is best to learn the correct movement essentials under the guidance of a professional coach.
   run
   For running enthusiasts, choosing a suitable pair of running shoes is very important. This pair of running shoes should be able to provide sufficient support and cushioning. Usually, the selection of running shoe sizes can be based on the length inside the shoe=bare foot length+(1-1.5) centimeters. After selecting the running shoes, put them on with your toes pointing forward as much as possible. The heel of the shoes should be able to hold a finger in, and the distance should be about 1.5 centimeters.
   Play basketball
   In basketball, the stability of the wrist and ankle is crucial in reducing the risk of injury during jumping and quick turns. During takeoff and landing, everyone should pay attention to correct posture to reduce the impact on knees and ankles. In daily life, it is important to strengthen the exercise of muscles around the ankles and knees, which can help improve joint stability and reduce the risk of injury. It is recommended that basketball enthusiasts choose appropriate sports equipment, such as knee pads, ankle pads, and wrist pads, to provide necessary support and protection for the body.
   After preparing, everyone should gradually increase the frequency, duration, and intensity of exercise, so that the body has sufficient time to adapt to the new amount of exercise.
   Providing sufficient time for the body to rest and recover is the key to preventing excessive exercise and sports injuries. Normally, it is important to ensure adequate sleep and allow appropriate recovery time for muscles after high-intensity training.