10 Things you should avoid during physical therapy
10 things you should avoid during
physical therapy
Physiotherapy is an
extremely helpful expert treatment of injury, or disease. however, if the
physical therapy is not conducted right, then complications can occur therefore
it is essential to avoid following mistakes during physical therapy.
1.Lifting weight more than the physical
strength
Lifting weight more than your body
weight can cause serious injuries. You should consider a proper and supervised
exercise routine or even perform at home, do not try to lift the weight which is
more than your body weight. Most of the time person suffered from
severe injury returns to exercise too rapidly which can damage their muscle
tissues and lead to acute injury.
Proper method
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In physical therapy, you should follow proper methods;
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Warm-up
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Simple activities at first
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Try to lift gradually
2.Inadequate
Diet and Desiccation
A balanced diet and adequate intake of water are necessary for maintaining a healthy body. Dehydration can cause
dizziness and weakness. Water is an essential part of our lives and keeps our
body functions normally. A balanced diet means taking a normal amount of vitamins and
proteins daily. A healthy diet leads to a healthy body and mind. If you are
having diet issues then a physiotherapist can suggest balanced diet according to
your weight and height.
3. Not
resting between intense exercises
Minor pain and muscle fatigue are two different things. Muscle fatigue is a passing sensation of uneasiness
is due to lose incapability to uphold an intense workout. Pin in joints is
limited to a precise spot and is reproducible.
If a person has suffered from an injury and trying to do exercise to
recover then resting between the exercises is very effective as it will help in a steady healing process. It is essential to take breaks between your exercise routine,
you should choose alternating days for exercising different parts of the body.
Cooling down is necessary:
It is necessary to take a rest and cool down
during your work session. During exercise, our muscles tend to warm up and our
blood pressure rises, there is also an increase in our heart rate. Cooling down
during a workout reduces your heartbeat, avoids injuries, and cooldowns your
body. If you do not take rest between our exercises then you may feel light-headed or dizzy therefore it is suggested that you must cool down your body for
few minutes after a heavy exercise
4. Not
wearing Proper foot ware
Not properly fitting sneakers or broken-down footwear can
cause pain in the foot, knee, hip, and back. You Should keep in mind that running
shoes are made for running but if you are doing weight training and some
aerobic exercises then they have distinct demands on the body. Consider having
a few different types of sneakers for exercise to include cross-training shoes
for aerobic activity and sneaker specific for weight training.
5.Not following the physiotherapy routine properly
Some people do
not take their physiotherapy routine seriously and do not follow it in proper
ways, this can cause a delay in healing of their injury. If a physiotherapist gives
you a routine that constitutes exercises that require to be done in a specific
way, for a precise amount of time, on specific days, then it should be followed
strictly. Even when the pain is gone, you might need to approach your workout a
bit distinctly. Consult if there is any different type of warm-up or a
special stretching routine required.
6.Not Changing bad Habits
The healing process is a steady process that
requires time if a person does not change bad habits then it can delay the
healing process of an injury. If you are dealing with a weight problem that will
make your injury worse. A workaholic person may not get enough rest, which is
very important for one`s physical and mental health.
Following Change in habbits
are effective:
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Drinking enough water
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Getting enough sleep
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Waking up early
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Minimize alcohol consumption
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Quit smoking
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Eat proper and healthy diet
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Take vitamins, proteins and
calcium supplements
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Exercise daily
7.Skipping meals during the day
During exercise and diet, we often tend to
keep our stomach empty and skip meals during the day. Normal eating involves
three major meals and two snack breaks. You should especially never skip your
breakfast as it is an important meal of the day. Learn to cook and prepare
healthy food for yourself. Your meal should comprise proteins, vegetables and
fruits. It is essential to feel full and maintain a healthy eating habit.
8.Not taking enough rest
Sleeping not only improves your
mental health but it surprisingly boosts your physical health too. A night of good sleep is an important part of good health. Insomnia cannot only affect your mind but
weakens your body too therefore, it is necessary to get 6-8 hours of sleep.
When you wake up fresh and active, your body tends to perform well. A good rest
will improve your immunity and strengthens your power. Good sleep habits lead to
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Better Mood
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Improved body functions
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Healthy immune system
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Healthier heart
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Increased brain power
9.Exercising in pain
We often neglect our minor pains
in leg and back muscles which lead to acute muscle and joint problems. The pain
after your first workout is normal but if it does not go away or you are
having a serious issue then it is suggested to visit your physiotherapist. Do
not exercise or perform heavy activities while being in pain it, can cause
major and long-lasting issues.
10.Visit your doctor when needed
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