TANGERANGNEWS.com-Going to the gym after an injury may be a big challenge for some people, especially for those who are professional athletes.
These types of people are usually prone to injuries that can hinder their activities. Injuries that are not handled properly can affect their ability to return to physical activity after an injury.
But there are some patients who still want to maintain their fit condition for certain reasons such as routine, health problems, to job demands such as athletes.
They will usually still try to exercise regardless of their condition. But the question is whether the exercise program that is being carried out is right?
Sometimes the problem that arises is that the intensity (overload) is too high or the intensity is too low (underload), so this can cause new problems in the future.
Is it Safe to Stay in the Gym After an Injury?
A fitness center or gym is a place where people can do a series of physical exercises with weights and equipment designed to train various parts of the body.
For injured patients, it may be difficult to return to “normal” physical routines, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
Few people know, but the biggest problem can actually arise when they avoid physical activity and eventually decrease muscle mass.
Because, this can actually cause a decrease in their fitness level, which can ultimately increase the risk of getting injured again.
Someone who has health problems, especially those who experience injuries will definitely experience a decrease in function. However, all of that can still be trained at a hospital gym or hospital “Medical Fitness” facility.
Unlike a regular gym, Medical Fitness is still equipped with commercial gym equipment in general.
However, for the diagnosis, program and supervision of physical exercise, it is carried out directly by competent health workers and not general fitness trainers.
So, the patient’s exercise will be carried out safely, optimally, and “tailor-made” or personally according to the patient’s needs.
The hospital’s Medical Fitness will assist you in the recovery process after injuries such as knee and hip injuries, back injuries and ankle injuries, as well as post-surgery.
How to do the right gym while recovering from an injury?
Exercising in the gym while recovering from an injury is not something that can be done haphazardly.
That’s why the role of the Sports Medicine Specialist Doctor in Medical Fitness will be very important during the training period, to monitor the process.
dr. Donny Kurniawan, Sp.KO, Subsp.ALK (K) Sports Medicine Specialist Doctor Eka Gym Sports and Exercise Medicine Eka Hospital BSD explains the things that must be considered before starting an exercise program, namely as follows:
1. Don’t just start, consult a doctor first!
Do not try to start physical activity if you have not consulted a doctor and confirmed a definite diagnosis, because the right recovery therapy is born from the right diagnosis.
During the post-injury recovery period, your body will be in a condition that is vulnerable to being injured again.
Sports medicine specialists can determine what types of exercises are safe to do, so you don’t need to worry about running a fitness program without having to worry about worsening the injury or preventing the injury from coming back.
2. Start slowly from a low intensity.
Exercise in post-injury recovery has various stages, while what is considered is the severity of the injury, tissue healing, and fitness level.
Sometimes for some people wanting to return to their activities will encourage them to immediately return to training with excessive weight and intensity.
However, this should be avoided because after an injury, the body will need time to be able to readjust to carrying out strenuous activities. Therefore do not start in a hurry.
3. Keep fit consistently.
Your goal is to stay fit, and stopping all activity when injured is not a wise move.
It’s best to keep doing various forms of exercise and keep working the parts of your body that aren’t injured.
Doing activities that work different parts of your body can help you stay fit while the injured part of your body regains strength.
It can also help lower your risk for re-injury. If you don’t know how, seek help who can accompany you to practice safely.
4. Don’t be reckless and listen to your body.
Always listen to your body and know the limits of the body’s capabilities when practicing. It’s normal to feel tired or a little sore from working out at the gym.
But you should stop for a moment if your body starts to feel pain and you don’t have the strength to continue, because hard work can end up being in vain if your body is injured again.
When to Start Gym with a Doctor?
There is no definite determinant when the right time is, but it’s better not to delay it too long, okay!
You can consult with your doctor first if you are still unsure about starting physical activity again, especially if you are a post-injury patient.
Please note that Medical Fitness is an exercise program specifically designed by specialist doctors to help you build fitness safely.
Apart from that, it can also be a safe place to fight all kinds of fitness obstacles that you have.
Eka Hospital has a Medical Fitness facility called Eka Gym Sports and Exercise Medicine. Led by dr. Donny Kurniawan, Sp.KO, Subsp.ALK (K), Eka Gym can be a safe place to undergo various physical exercises adapted to health conditions and integrate with various other specialist doctors.
Eka Gym has exclusive services, which means that your workouts are designed and directly supervised by a sports medicine specialist who is an International Strengthening and Conditioning Specialist.
2023-07-10 09:57:00
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