Question 1

will an acl injury prevent my ability to travel abroad?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the knee is stable and you can walk comfortably, no.
If the knee is painful, swollen, unstable, etc. It could put a damper on an active trip.  Surgery and rehab take a while too, so you will have to decide with your doctor on the planning of the trip and the approprate bracing or other measures to make you most functional.

Question 2

what can i do to prevent injury to my husband who is now unstable?

Accepted Answer

Falls?: I am assuming you are stating that your husband falls over, not that he is emotionally unstable.  Removing throw rugs, small tables, getting adoptive equipment in the bathroom and kitchen, a ramp next to the stairs... Have a home safety inspection will help pinpoint what you and he need to get by at home.

Question 3

how does taping help prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

Taping: Provides support without adding bulk.

Question 4

what are general tips for preventing injury during physical exercise?

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Several things: 1) try to incorporate variety, in both the exercises you do and intensity of your workouts
2) in general, if something hurts, avoid it - at least in the short term
3) don't be rigid in your workouts, regardless of what you have plan for a day's routine, be flexible about changing things up if something hurts or you are just not feeling well

Question 5

how do you prevent injuries during marathons?

Accepted Answer

Proper training: Proper long term training. You will race the way you train, only better, if you train properly and rest and taper correctly.Push if you have trained to do this (track and interval training), but don't if you have not. The real race begins at mile 21,so be sure you have gas in your tank at this point. When your brain loses energy, your gait and mechanics suffer and this can lead to injury.Run smart

Question 6

what can you do to prevent injury before exercising?

Accepted Answer

Warm up.: Warming up, by raising your body temperature, and also stretching, are the two best known ways to minimize the chance of injury prior to exercising. A light jog followed by stretching may be sufficient for you.

Question 7

in what ways does stretching prove a useful way to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Tighter muscles are ?Much more prone to injury than flexible ones. Observational studies and randomized trials have found conflicting results on whether stretching prior to exercise is helpful for preventing injuries. Warming up can increase your flexibility. Systematic reviews have found that muscle stretching does not reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness after exercise.

Question 8

my back has been getting a lot weaker and more due to trampolining, any advice on how to strengthen my back to prevent injury?

Accepted Answer

Exam/PT: Get BOTH a medical examination, x-rays and a PT evaluation. Once you have been cleared, work with a personal trainer.

Question 9

what are ways to prevent injuries in athletes?

Accepted Answer

Fitness.: A general fitness program, combined with pre-participation stretching and  a good warm  -up, are the best things that you can do.

Question 10

what can i do to prevent injuries when touring kayaking?

Accepted Answer

Wear a helmet, etc : Obviously wearing a helmet and engaging in daily stretching exercises is important.

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