Punching Bag: Risks of Bare-Handed Training, Injuries, and Safe Practices
Punching a heavy bag with bare hands is not recommended due to the significant risk of acute and chronic injuries to the delicate structures of the ha...
By Jordan
Category: Injury Prevention
Browsing all articles filed under the "Injury Prevention" category.
Back Walkovers: Risks, Prerequisites, and Safe Execution
Back walkovers can be safe when performed with adequate physical preparation, proper technique, and under qualified supervision, but carry significant...
By Hart
Boxing Bag Work: Risks, Injuries, and Essential Hand Protection
Striking a boxing bag without proper hand protection like gloves and wraps significantly increases the risk of acute and chronic hand and wrist injuri...
By Jordan
Falling on Ice: Prevention, Safe Landing Techniques, and Post-Fall Care
Minimizing injury during a fall on ice involves proactive prevention, employing biomechanical strategies like lowering your center of gravity and rela...
By Hart
Walking: Optimal Form, Footwear, and Strategies for Injury Prevention
To prevent injuries while walking, focus on maintaining proper posture, engaging your core, adopting a smooth heel-to-midfoot strike with an appropria...
By Alex
Weightlifting: Protecting Your Wrists with Proper Form, Support, and Strength
Protecting wrists during weightlifting requires a multi-faceted approach including proper form, strategic use of support tools, targeted strengthening...
By Jordan
Punching a Heavy Bag: Risks of Bare-Knuckle Striking, Injury Prevention, and Safe Practices
Punching a heavy bag without gloves is generally ill-advised due to significant risks of acute and chronic injuries to the hands, wrists, and knuckles...
By Jordan
Safe Falling: Techniques, Preparation, and Injury Prevention
Learning to safely manage an unintentional fall from a chair involves controlled practice to minimize impact forces, protect vital body parts, and dev...
By Alex
Ankle Rolling: Causes, Prevention Strategies, and When to Seek Help for Runners
To prevent ankle rolling while running, a multifaceted approach combining targeted strength and proprioceptive training, appropriate footwear, and ref...
By Alex
