The Dangers of NOT Warming Up

On Monday, registered Osteopath Sarah, tore the muscles in her calf whilst on court. She thanks those who assisted her and for the lift to A&E. At first it looked as if the Achilles had ruptured but after a period of rest and painkillers it was a relief for Sarah to find it intact.

As an Osteopath, apart from feeling very embarrassed Sarah has since been able to reflect on how this happened. The orthopaedic consultant who examined her said that these types of injury seem to occur more frequently in the 40 plus age group. It is evident that through our teenage years into our thirties, we can get away with murder when it comes to exercise. In Sarah's case she has always been athletic and active with a clear injury history. Injuries were happening to others, certainly not to her and she says she can admit to taking her body for granted.

Three years ago she tore the Achilles on her other leg and thought she had learned a lesson. She can remember being baffled as to why it had happened and at the time put it down to playing too quickly after a bad virus. To do this a second time and to her other leg means an immediate review as she does not intend there being a third!

Sarah has kindly taken the time to note some hints and tips on injury prevention which she feels are worth highlighting in the hope of saving others from going through the pain and humiliation of this type of sudden and debilitating injury. Click this link to see the tips. Why not print them out and keep them in your sports bag ready for your next visit to your club?

with thanks to E Gloucs club