High Performance Athletes

The possibility of an injury appearing increases when the training load exceeds the adaptive capacity of the tissues. Most triathlon injuries occur during intense training, as more time is spent training than competing. In one way or another, both high-performance athletes and amateurs must take into account the risk factors for injuries and apply prevention strategies. There are two types of risk factors: intrinsic and extrinsic. Secondary injuries from triathlon sports are usually acute. These can occur suddenly and are related to a defined cause such as a sudden gesture or direct trauma. Direct trauma fractures or dislocations of the clavicle, elbow and wrist caused by direct impacts due to falls on a bicycle.

Measures to prevent triathlon injuries

Adequate warm-up it must be prior to the activity, it provides an increase in muscle and joint temperature and heart rate, activating the entire metabolism and thus preparing the body for the higher intensity activity that is going to be carried out. Return to calm it is the transition from activity to rest, this must be progressive by gradually reducing the intensity of the exercise to avoid injuries and facilitate post-exertion recovery. For example, during the run, go into a jog and end up walking for a couple of minutes.

Static stretching lengthening of the muscles after exercise as they have been exposed to continued contraction (shortening) during exercise. In addition, it helps the muscle drain waste from contraction metabolism (lactic acid), ensuring good recovery after exercise.

Go to the physiotherapist unloading massages, application of therapy to accelerate tissue regeneration and recovery, assisted stretching, postural guidelines, release of the diaphragm to optimize breathing during exercise. These are some of the many techniques that the physiotherapist can apply to help you recover from physical wear and tear after intense training or a competition.

How should I act when I suffer an injury and want to start playing sports again as soon as possible? Without a doubt, if you have already suffered the injury during a triathlon, you should go to a health professional, in this case, a doctor specialized in sports medicine or a physiotherapist. It is recommended that, if you suspect that you have suffered a serious injury, such as a bone fracture or torn ligaments, you go to the doctor in the first instance. It will be the doctor who will be able to perform a diagnostic test and rule out the existence of an injury that may require more complex treatment, such as surgery, for example.