Did you start considering playing sports and following a healthy lifestyle but are afraid of injuries? The key to avoiding exercise injuries is to know the causes of injuries and try to avoid them through good planning, but do not stop exercising regularly because they are beneficial for your body and are mostly safe. What causes exercise injuries? Knowing the reason is always the first step to avoiding exercise injuries. The following are some of the most prevalent causes of sports-related injuries: Exercising before warming up Repeating the same movement over and over again Doing exercises that are not appropriate for you Not resting between exercises Not using the right equipment Common causes of excessive exercise injuries Exercising too much may cause some injuries as well. Common exercise injuries are tendonitis or stress fractures. An overtraining injury usually results from: Training errors. Exercising for an extended period, or doing too much of one type of activity can strain your muscles and lead to an overuse injury. Technical errors. You may overload certain muscles and cause overuse injury from doing some exercises incorrectly. Not warming up or cooling down Warming up before exercise gets your blood flowing, warming your muscles and avoiding injury. The easiest way to warm up is to exercise slowly for the first few minutes and then increase the speed. For example, you can walk for 5 to 10 minutes before running. You should also cool off after exercising or stretching for 5 to 10 minutes to bring your heart rate and body temperature back to normal. How do you avoid exercise injuries? First, before you exercise for the first time, check with your doctor, especially if you have a chronic disease, to make sure you’re healthy enough to exercise and ask about the types of exercise that might be best for you. If you are new to exercise, it is best to start with simple sports such as: Walking swimming stationary cycling golf You’re less likely to get injured from previous sports than from high-intensity activities such as running or aerobics, or contact sports such as soccer or basketball. Don’t ignore the signals your body sends Always remember that you should never feel pain when exercising. So, if you feel pain, stop exercising immediately. Feeling tired and achy all the time could be a sign that you’re over-exercising. Avoid increasing all three of these items at the same time: The number of days you do sports Exercise duration The intensity of the exercises you do When do you consult a doctor? You will need to consult a doctor at Health and Style Medical Center if you have muscle or joint pain that does not go away despite your care.

Smelly feet are a common problem all year that can cause embarrassment and reduce your self-esteem. Sweaty feet are often the cause of smelly feet; therefore, the first piece of advice is to avoid sweating!   Why do feet sweat? Before knowing how to overcome this problem and treat it, we need to know the causes which may be due to: Hormonal changes that cause excessive sweating, which mostly affect teens and pregnant women. Standing all day. Wear shoes that are too tight. Having a medical condition called hyperhidrosis. Wear the shoes after washing them and before they dry well. Treatment Although you may not be able to get rid of the bad smell completely, you can reduce it by following these steps: Wash your feet every day, soak them in water and rub them, but do not forget to dry them well, especially between the toes. You can also use antibacterial soap once a day. Wear cotton, wool, or athletic socks, and change them every day and also when you get wet. Choose shoes with care and ensure that they fit properly, since tight shoes may cause your feet to sweat more than usual. Avoid wearing the same shoes two days in a row and try to let them dry in a well-ventilated place before wearing them again. Wash shoes or insoles if they are washable, but be sure to dry them thoroughly and completely before putting them on. Avoid shoes made of plastic. Some plastics materials do not allow your feet to breathe. Take off your shoes as soon as you get home and let your feet breathe a little, but don’t walk barefoot a lot. Do not share shoes or towels. Keep your nails short and clean and remove any tough skin with a foot file. Follow a routine for taking care of your feet. But if you sweat a lot, you might want to try: Spray deodorant or antiperspirant on your feet. Medical insoles that have a deodorizing effect. Foot powder to absorb sweat. Special anti-bacterial socks Leather or cloth shoes because they allow your feet to breathe unlike plastic shoes When do you see a doctor? Although smelly feet is a harmless problem, sometimes it can be a sign of a medical condition! Therefore, you will need to consult a podiatrist to prescribe the appropriate treatment for you if the previous advice did not help, or if you feel that the rate of sweating is abnormally high.