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Sprains and Strains : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:

Avoid Poorly Fitting Shoes

Avoid Wearing High-Heeled Shoes

Orthopedic Braces

Use Proper Lifting Techniques

Warm Up Before Exercise

Sprains and strains can be prevented by warming up before exercising, using proper form when performing activities and conditioning, being careful not to exercise past the point of fatigue, and taping or bracing certain joints to protect them from...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Sprains and Strains

Sprains and strains can be prevented by warming-up before exercising, using proper lifting techniques, wearing properly fitting shoes, and taping or bracing the joint.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Sprains and Strains

Sprains and strains can be prevented by warming-up before exercising, using proper lifting techniques, wearing properly fitting shoes, and taping or bracing the joint.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Sprains and Strains

The best prevention for sprains and strains is to have optimal muscular strength, muscular flexibility, and endurance. Appropriate warm-up exercises before an activity may further minimize the potential for injury. Sprains may also be prevented by...

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health