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What
is a clavicle fracture?
How can I prevent a clavicle fracture?
Improving sports performance
Clavicle fracture rehabilitation
for athletes
How can I prevent
a clavicle fracture?
Since clavicle fractures are nearly always results of falls or blows,
there is not much that can be done to prevent them. However, use of proper
protective equipment, such as shoulder pads, is preventive.
The best way to prevent
reoccurrences of a clavicle fracture is to only return to practice and
competition when all symptoms of the injury are gone and strength has
returned to normal. Furthermore, the rehabilitation
exercises should be continued to ensure protective strength, range
of motion, and stability of the injured area.
Other preventive techniques include:
- Eating a diet rich
in calcium and vitamin D.
- Building strong
muscles to prevent falls and to stay active and agile.
Improving Sports
Performance
The key to improving sports performance after recovering from a clavicle
fracture is a proper rehabilitation
program, and adhering to some of those same principles after the injury
is gone. Keep in mind that a clavicle fracture is most often the result
of a fall or blow, and you can better prepare yourself for these incidences
by paying close attention to the rehabilitation exercises listed above.
These will not only keep you in the game, but will also help you perform
better and with more confidence.
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