All health practitioners would agree the best way to treat an injury is to prevent the injury from occurring. We at SportsPlus agree, but we also understand that athletes and patients do get injured. Thus, our primary focus is that of injury prevention through education. Below are a few services and tips we provide to increase your chances for an injury free season or lifestyle. Please contact your local SportsPlus medical professional for more information.

INJURY PREVENTION TIPS

HYDRATION

1) Drink one (1) gallon of water day before game/competition
2) Drink one gallon of water on day of game/competition
3) Always drink 32 - 64 ounces of water after a massage or soft tissue treatment

NUTRITION

1) One of the best yet simplest pieces of advice you can follow regarding diet and sports nutrition is: "Everything in Moderation." This means eat small to medium portions each meal AND a meal should occur every four hours.
(Example: If you wake up at 6 AM and go to sleep at 10 PM you should eat a meal/snack at 6 AM, 10 AM, 2 PM, and 6 PM.)

2) Every meal should consist of 3 different food groups: fruits and vegetables, carbohydrates, and fat OR protein
(Example: For breakfast eat a bowl of Total cereal with bananas and blueberries. Cereal is the carbohydrate, milk is the fat (non-fat, low fat, or 2% are best), and bananas and blueberries obviously contribute to your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables)

3) NEVER, EVER, EVER skip breakfast. This not only must NOT be missed, but it is your largest and most important meal of the day!

4) Carbohydrate loading is best 24 to 36 hours prior to competition.

SELF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

1) All practices and games should involve some type of "active cool down" which involves myofascial release using a foam roller or The Stick