Articles by Dr. Erdman are for informational purposes, and are not to be taken as specific medical advice.
The calendar says spring is here. The weather channel begs
to differ. As I write this, more snow is forecast, and spring seems a long way
off! Thanks for nothing, Phil.
For now, thinking about spring and outdoor activities is all
we can do. We look forward to getting back to our outdoor exercise regimen,
whether it’s running, biking, softball or any other physical activity. How we ease
into these activities has a big role in how long we will actually perform them
before an injury occurs. Preventing injury is much preferred to recovering from
an injury.
Warm-up activities are a must if you want to continue to be
active, and minimize your risk of injury. You can’t stay healthy if you can’t
perform your favorite activities.