Seasonal Injuries in Calgary
Injuries in Calgary through the Seasons
At some point in everyone’s life they are affected by injury one way or another. It can be due to a number of things and the severity of these injuries may vary as well. Even though injuries can happen anytime of the year, however in Calgary, there are some injuries that are most common during certain seasons. These are:
- Winter: Motor Vehicle Accident
- Winter: Ankle injuries
- Summer: Golfing injuries like Back Pain
- Spring: Running Injuries
Winter: Motor Vehicle Accident
Motor vehicle accidents during winters in Calgary cause a lot of injuries. Due to the heavy snowfall, the roads tend to become slippery. Moreover, the visibility decreases, resulting in more accidents during this season. Because of these accidents, the affected parties can get a checkup from a professional doctor. Most of the time, injuries sustained in accidents don’t manifest till days.
At Monarch’s Physiotherapy in Calgary, we offer specialized physiotherapy and massage therapy treatment for patients who have been involved in a motor vehicle accident. We can help return you back to functions after you motor vehicle injuries.
Winter: Ankle injuries
Ankle sprains and strains during winter are common injuries in Calgary. People often tend to ignore the slippery icy conditions of the road and end up twisting their ankles while breaking a fall on icy surfaces. It is important to not ignore such injury and assume it will go away with time as it can only get worse, affecting your ability to perform day to day chores.
By seeing a physical therapist in Calgary, your injury will be properly assessed and diagnosed after which you will be given a proper recovery plan.
Summer: Golfing injuries- Back Pain
Even though golf is a low impact and relaxing game, there are still chances of back injuries from bad body mechanics during golf games. Players often leave it to chance for the back pain to go away in a couple of days, most of the time that is not the case. Golf requires forceful and strong sudden movement for the swings, which can lead to pulled muscles. These pulled muscles, if not properly treated, can restrict your ability to play golf during limited time of the season available for golfing in Calgary, this can easily be avoided by visiting a physiotherapist in Calgary the moment you feel the pain in the back.
Applying heat or cold packs with rest from the golf game can decrease the pain while giving your body the time to heal.
Spring: Running Injuries
There is nothing more enjoyable than running during the spring season in Calgary. During running your body is working at its limits and the pressure on the joints is at maximum levels. It is because of this that running can lead to injury. As the strain is mostly on your legs joints and tissues, the chances are that you may injure one or more of these joints like the knees, shins or the ankles.
Monarch’s Physiotherapy in Calgary
No matter which season it is or what kind of injury you have, Monarch’s Physiotherapy Clinic in Calgary is always ready and willing to help you through any injury.
