If you’ve ever suffered a sports injury, then you know how frustrating it can be to deal with this type of setback. Proper preparation before you compete is essential if you want to avoid issues like sprained ankles, torn ligaments, and pulled muscles. Watch this video for some helpful tips on avoiding sports injuries.

Always warm up sufficiently before activity, wear the proper equipment for your sport, and stay hydrated to prevent muscle cramps and damaged ligaments, bones, and muscles. Also, be sure to avoid overtraining, which is one of the most common causes of injuries among athletes.

If you’ve suffered a sports injury that’s put on you on the sidelines, then call Able Orthopedic & Sports Medicine in Queens. We help athletes recover from a broad range of sports injuries to help them get back in the game. To schedule your appointment, call us today at (347) 537-2404.