Some of the clinics offer sports physiotherapy services throughout Quebec for athletes of all levels. Coverage of sporting events, performance improvement program, evaluation and treatment of sports injuries, running analysis program, evaluation and post-concussion treatment, etc. In the clinics you will find qualified professionals who will do everything possible to help you get back to your sport quickly and safely.

Physiotherapy and sports injuries

The physiotherapist can help you deal with the pain and injuries that come with physical activity and those that interfere with your favorite sports. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player in your sport, the physiotherapist will diagnose in physiotherapy, treat the cause (s) of your pain and help you gradually return to your practice and avoid recurrence of injury. The sports injury physiotherapy is important there.

The physiotherapy professional will treat you like an athlete and adapt your treatment, advice and progression to your personal goals. Whether it’s a traumatic injury or an overuse injury, our physiotherapists will guide you in your recovery and help you prevent future injuries.

Rehabilitation specific to your injury

While managing your pain and treating the causes of your pain through various treatment modalities , the physiotherapist will begin a specific rehabilitation for your injury based on the sport practiced and the technical actions that may have caused it. Whether it is a biomechanical disorder, poor muscle control or inadequate management of your training load, the physiotherapist can help you and collaborate with your coach or evaluate your training plan to suit the stages of your training. Here are the most common injuries related to certain sports and tips to avoid them:

AEROBICS

Benefits:

It promotes improved cardiopulmonary capacity, lowering cholesterol and weight, reducing stress and improving overall health.

Most frequent injuries:

• Because of jumps and rapid change of positions lower limb injuries are the most common
• Lower limbs:
• Ankle sprain, foot
• Stress fracture
• Periostitis (leg)
• Tendonitis
• Tips / Precautions
• Use good clothes, good shoes
• Adequate intensity according to our own level of training
• Declutter the space / dry floor Stay
• hydrated

ATHLETICS

Benefits:

Athletics brings together several disciplines and from this diversity the benefits as well as the injuries can be very varied. Some disciplines primarily promote cardiopulmonary gains while others will improve muscle gain, speed of execution or endurance.

Most frequent injuries:

Disciplines involving sprints or fast movements are more likely to develop:

• Tearing or muscular breakdown (thigh, quadriceps or ischios)
• Tendonitis
• Long distance disciplines have a higher risk of injury such as:
• Achilles
• tendinitis Meniscal tear in the knee
• Stress fracture
• Tips / Precautions:
• Use good clothes, good shoes
• Intensity adapted to your level of training
• Proper progression Keep
• hydrated
• Give yourself recovery periods

After spending the summer scaling mountains or doing laps in an outdoor pool, fall’s cooler temperatures might have left you pondering your next step fitness-wise.

Unfortunately, too many of us simply neglect our fitness routines during the fall and winter. Instead of mustering up the determination to keep on track with our fitness goals, it’s much easier to curl up with a good book in front of a cozy fire.

But weeks of inactivity and overindulging on seasonal treats can wipe away all the gains you made during the spring and summer.  Remember how hard you worked to get ready for swimsuit season?

Instead of succumbing to your inner couch potato, here are some things you can do to keep fit as the mercury drops and the days grow shorter.

Work out at home

Fitness isn’t just about going to the gym in town or across the street. In fact, you don’t have to lift weights to keep fit. Even 20 minute workouts are just as useful and can be done at home in the living room. To maintain your workout routines, join an online workout club or purchase workout DVDs to that give step by step tips. Or, just work out with the guys on Exercise TV.

Start a new fitness routine

For all its advantages, summer can also be pretty occupying. You’ll always be caught up in activities, trying to find ways to entertain you kids and enjoy vacations. Fall is a great time to shelve that hustle and bustle lifestyle and re-engage with your old routines. It’s also the perfect time to begin those new workout plans you’ve been waiting to try.  Look online for a local fitness club or Pilates studio to join.  In addition to staying fit, this is a great way to meet new people who can help keep you motivated.

Enjoy the winter flavors

Fall comes with seasonal flavors in the form of pumpkin pies, turkey and dressing, and even candy corns. It’s also a time when apples, peas, sweet potatoes, and winter squash are in plenty. Pick up some of these from time to time. Aside from being rich in flavor and cheap on the wallet, they are excellent for your health and fitness.

Get out and run or bike

It might be getting colder, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go outdoors. Unless it’s raining or snowing, there are plenty of things you can do outdoors that will leave you sweating. They include riding a bike, jogging or going on regular walks.  There’s no better way to get your heart pumping than a brisk walk in the autumn air.

Find ways to enjoy the weather

Finally, each season is unique and fall is no different. The crisp air, turning leaves and seasonal scents and decorations make this a great time to get outdoors. So why not enjoy them before they’re gone? In places where snow falls early, try skiing or snowshoeing.  If you live near a lake, canoeing or kayaking are still options for most of the fall. In a nutshell, there are endless ways to keep fit in fall and they’re all enjoyable!

Like most kids our teen wanted to lift weights to get stronger for a sport. However, there was a difference. First, the kid is our daughter, not a son. Second, this was not some passing fancy. She really was committed to being the best in her sport right where she was at. When I asked her about a career in it, she said she wanted to be the best where she was at, and that she would do the same if she turned pro. We got her into a Denver strength training class tailored for her specific sport.

When I was a teen I started lifting weights at a friend’s house. His dad bought him a weight set and a bench. We would work out about three days per week. It got old for most of my friends, and I had to make use of the school gym after classes to keep up my goals. I was not wanting to compete, but I did want to be strong and fit. Continue reading →