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By Harry | September 11, 2008
I have been looking forward writing about skateboarding for a while now.Since I have had the pleasure to work with a handful of pro-skaters,I was amazed about the similarities of injuries.
And of course, it is important for a pro to get back on that board as quick as possible.
ACL and PCL knee injuries and of course lets not forget sprained ankles and bone spurs.
Those are serious injuries,and keep a skater of the board for quite some time.
Some lighter injuries can be avoided to some extend with certain strength exercises that promote joint support.
Skateboarding is a rough activity, and when you’ve decided to make skateboarding part of your life like our pros do, you should and will experience some pain. Some things can be done to help avoid the unnecessary injuries.
A boarder with an injured knee or torn ligaments should stay away from jumping, deep knee bends, squats, running and jogging. These are high-impact exercises. They put too much strain on the legs and will make things worse. If you have a knee injury, and it doesn’t heal quickly, I strongly urge you to get it checked out by a professional. Nothing will keep you off of your skateboard, and slow down your life, quite like a knee injury.
With my experience doing post-rehab on a few pro-skaters,I have to say working on the bodies stabilisation system around a joint is the most important training one can do to prevent injuries in the future.
Also,I can not stress enough the importance of strengthening your core,as it is vital for overall protection for high -impact sports on your joints.
Braces
, orthotics and athletic tape may be helpful in reducing pain during the recovery period. They can also provide extra support and discourage improper movements that could worsen the injury.
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