Himchan Hospital "Water sports season, caution against joint injuries such as shoulder and wrist"Stretching required
Jul 02, 2024
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From wakeboarding to waterskiing, jet skiing, surfing, etc., head to the sea, rivers, and lakes.
However, you should be careful because water sports can cause serious injuries if you enjoy them too much without preparation.
▶ Watch out for water sports, middle and high-shoulder collision...Misunderstood as a simple shoulder strain
In particular, water skiing and wakeboarding often put excessive pressure on their shoulders because they hold motorboat ropes that run at 40-50 kilometers per hour or more and drive with their bodies turned from side to side.
At this time, there is a possibility of dislocation if the rotator cuff or joints are damaged or severe
Surfers tend to use their shoulders repeatedly and forcefully when they move forward, shaking both arms, and in this case, the middle and rear of the shoulder collision can come.
The shoulder joint has a convex part called a crotch, and if you exercise excessively and continuously using your shoulder, the gap between the crotch and the shoulder tendon narrows and collides, causing pain. Inflammation of the maxillary tendon is mainly caused, and it is a tendon involved in lifting the arm, so the pain becomes severe when performing this movement.
Most people suffering from collision syndrome disease often mistake it for a simple shoulder stiffness that they initially experience after excessive sports activities.
However, in the case of collision syndrome, careful attention is required because the disease may progress and develop into a rotator cuff rupture, which breaks the tendon.
If shoulder pain occurs while enjoying water leisure, it is advisable to refrain from excessive movement and take a rest. If the pain persists even during daily life, it is better to visit a hospital and get tested without delay.
▶Wrist and ankle injuries are also important...Stretching before and after getting in
Wrist and ankle are also parts that are prone to injury in summer.
Wrist or ankle sprain often expressed as 'sprain' occurs lightly, but sudden change of direction or strong rotational force increases the risk of injury to ligaments and cartilage.
In particular, a common disease that occurs when you hold it tightly with your hand and run on water is 'Wrist Triangular Fiber cartilage fracture'. Cartilage, called triangular fiber, plays an important role in relieving the free movement and shock of the wrist. When it is damaged, it causes a sour feeling and pain, and everyday life becomes uncomfortable, such as not being able to touch the ground or lift heavy loads with your hands. Therefore, when it is considered difficult to hold on to the handle, it is a way to prevent injury even if you fall into the water.
Wakeboards and waterskiing with your feet fixed should also be careful of your ankles. Excessive bending or rotation of the ankle causes damage to the internal structure supporting the joint. At this time, ankle ligament rupture can occur, and if proper treatment is not performed at the beginning, chronic ankle pain and ankle instability are caused, so treatment is necessary as soon as possible.
In order to enjoy water sports without injury, one should avoid enjoying exercise with excessive intensity that is ahead of one's mind. In addition, if you are overconfident in your skills, the risk of accidents will inevitably increase, so it is better to maintain proper tension.
You also need enough stretching and warm-up exercises before exercising. In addition, it is essential to wear safety equipment and take a light stretching and rest after exercise.
Kwon Tae-yoon, head of the orthopedic surgery department at Gangbuk Himchan Hospital, said "Most water sports are held up with excessive force while it is difficult to balance, causing constant tension in the upper limb joints such as arms, wrists, and shoulders."You should be careful because turning, jumping, and rotating in this state can cause major and minor injuries such as muscle damage, sprain, dislocation, and tendon rupture," he said.
He then advised "It is better to relax the stiff muscles by warming up enough before entering the hospital" and "You have to follow safety rules and maintain a correct posture so that your joints are not difficult."
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