How Can Athletes Prevent Burners?
How Can Athletes Prevent Burners?
Why It Matters
Preventing burners is essential for athletes to maintain performance and avoid long-term nerve damage. This guide will show you how to protect yourself from these injuries.
Contents
- Strength and Flexibility
- Use Protective Gear
- Awareness and Reporting
Strength and Flexibility
Improving neck and shoulder strength and flexibility is key to preventing burners. Regular exercises to strengthen these areas can reduce stiffness and the risk of injury. Think of it as building a strong foundation to withstand the impacts of sports.
Use Protective Gear
Wearing appropriate protective gear, like high-riding shoulder pads and neck rolls, can help prevent burners. These devices absorb shocks and reduce pressure on the neck and shoulders, acting as a shield during high-impact sports.
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Awareness and Reporting
Athletes should be aware of the symptoms of burners and report them immediately. Early detection and treatment can prevent recurrence and chronic issues. It's about being proactive, not reactive.
FAQs
How can I strengthen my neck to prevent burners?
Regular neck and shoulder exercises can help build strength and flexibility.
What type of protective gear helps?
High shoulder pads and neck rolls are effective in reducing injury risk.
Why is reporting burners important?
Reporting allows for early treatment, preventing recurrence and permanent damage.
Can proper gear prevent all burners?
It reduces the risk but may not prevent all injuries.
Do all athletes need to worry about burners?
It's mainly a concern for those in contact sports.
Stay Safe
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to avoiding burners.
Additional References
- Sallis RE, Jones K, Knopp W. Burners: offensive strategy for an underreported injury. Phys Sportsmed 1992; 20:47.
- Thein L. Rehabilitation in shoulder injuries. In: Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine, 2nd ed, Prentice WE (Ed), Mosby-Year Book, Inc, St. Louis 1994.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.