Jumping on concrete or asphalt can lead to knee, ankle, and hip problems, as such these surfaces should be avoided. - McNeely, NSCA Performance Training Journal, Vol. 6, No. 5. The courts at Canada Open are extremely hard, but we cannot do anything about it. I know that. You can say that everyone has the same conditions, and those who want to win, will figure a way out. Yes and no, because yes, we will have winners next Saturday, but no, its not the same for everyone. Those who have previous injuries, or have spent more time in the sport will be at a disadvantage; not everything is equal in similar conditions. I am not here to complain, but I am here to spread awareness, because many of us will scrape by this week and manage not to get injured. However, I must reiterate that jumping on concrete is a very bad move, and there is a lot of jumping or plyometric-like movements in badminton. Every split step for some is an explosive movement, repeated many times throughout our matches. And you may think its common sense that jumping on concrete is not a wise move, but here we are. Whether it wasnt common sense, or whether corners were cut in the preparation of this tournament, something needs to be said. We, as athletes, sacrifice so much of ourselves and put our bodies on the line. Whatever the reason, for glory, a challenge, whatever it may be, we are still the ones who live with ourselves and our injuries. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure - Benjamin Franklin To all the athletes this week, I dont care who wins; I just hope nobody ends their career here with a terrible injury. Please maximize your recovery strategies and listen to your bodies. #CanadaOpen
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 06:23:17 +0000
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