efore the start of the summer, physical therapists recommend that drivers break every two hours and make stops to hydrate and stretch the legs, trunk, arms and wrists to prevent contractures and low back pain. Operation
output. According to EFE
general secretary of the College of Physiotherapists of Madrid, José Santos, "these diseases, caused by long hours of driving are common at this time."
Santos said that during the trip, "our muscles suffer by being constantly subjected to vibration of the car.
addition, after more than two hours without changing position, the microcirculation of our ligaments and muscles collapse, producing a loss of nutrients in this region, which is likely to suffer pain in that area if not reactive. "
addition, the therapist recalled the importance of proper seat belt use. "The strap should pass through the middle of the clavicle, because if it is near the neck may be injured, originating from scratches to neurovascular compression of the neck region, "he added.
Moreover, Santos said the passenger" should not never set foot on the dashboard, since it is likely that in case of braking suffer a hip fracture and / or pelvis.
As head restraints, should be regulated at the level of the head, never the neck, so that in case of braking the neck suffers as little as possible.
CASES AND MASSAGE SHOREBIRDS
addition to the tips to prevent damage resulting from poor driving, Jose Santos made a series of recommendations to enjoy a healthy summer.
For example, recommended lifting the luggage using the force of the legs, without bending the back to prevent any hitches or back problems. Moreover, "we recommend the use of cars whenever possible, or carry the bags to the shoulder style (the bag on the side of the body and the tape to another) to avoid overloading one side of the body."
Moreover, the therapist notes that in recent years the beaches of the Mediterranean and Andalusia have served numerous workplace "beach massage."
Santos said that these false masseuses "endangering the health of their patients, since they are not health professionals do not have a recognized training and serve no health condition, from swimmer to swimmer without even washing their hands. "
Those who choose to holiday marches through the mountains, must choose the path (time and difficulty) as the physical and technical preparation of the walker. The preparation should begin at least three months before, "be advisable to plan a trip of less than 20 miles to the first day."
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recommended "to take breaks on the way to remove your shoes, hydrate, eat and do some stretching, mainly in feet, legs, lower back and traps.
also need to choose a flexible shoe with good stability and heel hold, and carry a backpack weighing less than 10% by weight of the person carrying it.
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