Types of Sport Injuries:
Some of the more common sport injuries

• Ankle Sprain
• Hamstring Strain
• Knee Joint Injuries
• Dehydration
• Bruises
• Concussion (hope my clients wont get this training with me!)
• Cuts and Abrasions (or this one!)
• Dental Damage
• Groin Strain
• Nose Injuries
• Stress Fractures

And the list can go on. The top four would be the one I see a lot with clients, when client are training by themselves. These injuries are mostly over use injuries, direct impact or application of force that is great than the body can structurally withstand. There are two kinds of sport injuries: acute and chronic.

So what is acute injury, it’s an injury that occurs suddenly, such as a sprained ankle caused by an awkward landing.

So what a chronic injury: it’s an injury caused by repeated overuse of a muscle group or joints. Poor technique and structural abnormalities can also contribute to the development of chronic injuries.

So what do if you have an injury? First Aid, I can’t say this enough, don’t try and run it out, or stretch it or get or friend to pull your legs! (Yes I have tried them and they don’t work!).

So First Aid for sprains, strains and joint injuries:

• Rest: yes rest! – Keep the injuries area supported and avoid using for 48-72 hours
• Ice: Ice, Ice baby! – Apply ice to the injured area for 20 minute every couple of hours
• Compression: – Apply a firm elastic bandage over the area.
• Elevation: – Raise the injured are above the level of the heart.
• Referral: Yes go see someone! As soon as possible, see a qualified healthcare professional. They are the guys who will help you get back on track quicker.

Things to Remember:

Injuries are not the end of the earth, yes they hurt and feel than it’s never going to end. But if you are injured have the feeling the something is going on go see a Qualified Healthcare Professional. I can’t say this to my clients enough, if it hurts not use it. Also if you let the injury untreated it can have far more severe consequences!

So look after yourself and get heathy!

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1. Are you registered? What I mean by this is are they registered with one of the two PT registry’s, Physical Activity Australia or Fitness Australia, If they are this means that are up to date on CPR & First Aid & Insurance cover and have a Certificate III or IV in Fitness or above. If they do not have any of the above don’t use them.

2. Don’t be afraid to ask your PT questions. This is your training session. So if you feel your PT is not listening and making do 100 Burpee’s (all my clients like Burpee’s) every session make sure you do have input into your sessions.

3. Touching base with your PT is important. Are you reaching your goals? Are you getting healthier? If your trainer has asked you to write a food diary are you showing them? Talk to your trainer about how you feel your going; don’t just let one session blend into another.

4. Is your PT giving you homework “So before I see you next week I would like you to walk/run 4 times a week”? As a PT I ask my clients to text/email me about what they have done or talk to them over the session about what they have done and about to do over the time they don’t see me. It shows your PT is helping you. If they have a Face book page get on board and join in the chat.

5. This is a big one for me. If my clients ask a question and I don’t know the answer, I will tell my clients “I don’t know” and go find the answer out for them. We all know a lot about our jobs, but not everything. This way my clients know that I always trying to find new things out for them and me.

6. The last one and a big one, you have to be comfortable with your PT. If you feel uncomfortable with your PT then it won’t work. I always do a meet and greet with my clients for free. This way I can sit down and talk to them about what they want and most importantly that they are comfortable with me.

So I hope this has helped you with finding a PT. PT can help with motivation, be accountable and so much more. But they are not the silver bullet when it comes to improving your health; you have reasonability to put in work both in and out of your session. By doing that extra mile, you are gearing your self up to reach your goals. So go out there and get healthy!

Skye’s Fitness

The Skye’s the Limit!!