Nadezhda Smirnova, official rehabilitation therapist of the Lokomotiv football club and a former member of the Russian national alpine ski team, gave advice in a comment to socialbites.ca, the creator of the author’s program of courses for recovery after surgery and injury. Preventing injuries that may occur while exercising in the gym.
The expert said that before starting the main exercises on the machines, it is necessary to warm up to increase joint mobility and muscle flexibility. Smirnova also noted that it is useful to start taking special vitamins for better functioning of the musculoskeletal system.
The rehab specialist also talked about the importance of a set of myofascial release (MFR) – self-massage using equipment and your own hands, which helps relax the muscles and shift the fascia, ensuring high-quality movement and stretching of the body. from stretching exercises.
Smirnova added that it is necessary to maintain sleep hygiene, you can also take cold baths; This can help relieve pain caused by exercise. Cold can also reduce swelling by constricting blood vessels.
Former rehabilitation specialist said about the risk of tearing the muscle when exercising on the machine.