Why are we seeing so many injuries after the lockdowns and pandemic disruption?
Post date: Apr 22, 2022 2:18pm
Currently we are seeing more and more people with injuries relating to overuse, imbalances, too much intensity, and faulty movement patterns.
Recent studies* point to 2 causes for this. Both relate to the changes we have all experienced in our circumstances due to the pandemic.
Overuse, Overdoing it, or Deconditioned?
It seems that while some people increased and changed their exercise patterns during the disruption, others spent much more time seated, inactive in front of computers, TV, books etc.
Lockdown Over-Exercising Patterns
The former group were adapting and experimenting with new patterns with unfamiliar equipment without supervision and away from their usual gyms, trainers, etc. This has led to overuse injuries, and injuries relating to too high intensity and faulty movement patterns.
Lockdown Inactivity
The latter group have come out of lockdowns and isolation deconditioned, and are attempting to exercise at previous levels without starting out with exercise appropriate to their level of fitness.
Prevent Injury with Good Advice and Supervision
This points to the importance of getting expert help with getting restarted, addressing any imbalances and dysfunction that has developed, and keeping safe while getting fitness back.
Corrective Exercise Specialists
Spending some time with a corrective exercise specialist or experienced Personal Trainer is a worthwhile investment to help prevent injuries and dysfunction that can get in the way of your goals and wellbeing.
A Corrective Exercise Specialist can look at your posture and movement patterns, and can prescribe suitable and appropriate exercises to help address those imbalances and dysfunction.
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* References
Clarence Valley Independent. Nov 7, 2021. Increased exercise leads to unexpected injuries during lockdown. Retrieved from clarencevalleynews.com.au on Nov. 8, 2021.
Moses, S, and Robins, M. August 2, 2021. The COVID connection: Youth sports injuries on the rise. WKYC studios. Retrieved from WKYC.com on Nov. 8, 2021.
Seshadri, D., Thom, M., Harlow, E., Drummond, C. and Voss, J. Case Report: Return to sport following the COVID-19 lockdown and its impact on injury rates in the German Soccer League. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, Feb 18, 2021.
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Why am I injured after lockdown?
Currently we are seeing more and more people with injuries relating to overuse, imbalances, too much intensity, and faulty movement patterns. These appear to have come after isolation, from people exercising away from their usual venues, trainers, and classes, and without the appropriate consistency. Before getting back into exercise, its best to work at your current lower level of fitness, and gradually build up as you can manage safely. Work with a personal trainer to help get started safely again. Why are we seeing so many injuries after the lockdowns
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