This week's question -
Why am I/my child always getting hurt
My answer -
There is really not a one size fits all answer here but I thought it was an important one to address, so I will break it down the best I can for you. If you or a loved one is consistently getting injured whether major or minor, it can likely be attributed to one of the factors below
-Poor movement patterns
-Poor load/training volume management
-Not enough rest
-Improper nutrition/hydration
-Genetic or systemic condition
-Freak accidents
I would say these are listed in a most likely to least likely order relatively, and I'll comment briefly on each below.
-Poor movement patterns - our bodies are meant to withstand load in a particular way. If they way we are moving leads our joints to be loaded unevenly, whether in one instance or overtime, = injury
-Poor load/training volume management - this one is for my athletes, read more on it here
-Not enough rest - for athletes and non athletes alike, recovery in the short and long term is important. Read more on that here
-Improper nutrition/hydration - reach out to your RD for more info on this - respond to this email if you need help finding one!
-Genetic or systemic condition - this one is for my EDS/hypermobility clients. While yes, this condition can lead to frequent injuries, you can still combat them with proper training
-Freak accidents - sometimes it just happens!
If you or your family member are frequently getting injured and you want help searching for the cause, call me today for a free consultation. 973-556-8465
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