POSTED: Friday January 9th 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fit Tips for Broomball

Fit Tips for Broomball Players Presented by SportsMetrics USA and Cincinnati SportsMedicine & Orthopaedic Center as thousands of broomball players take the ice in leagues this winter.

CINCINNATI (January 7, 2009) – Thousands of players are expected to take the ice this week to begin Broomball Leagues around the United States, leaving their ice skates behind.

Broomball combines elements of soccer and hockey. Players wear gym shoes (not skates), and use sticks with a small, broom-shaped head to pass the ball and score goals.

The physicians and athletic trainers from SportsMetrics and Cincinnati SportsMedicine suggest the following tips for Broomball players to stay safe:

§   Warm Up:  This is extremely important when playing outdoor sports in the winter.  Spend 5-10 minutes with a short jog or brisk walk.  Walking lunges are great for warming up the lower body.  Stretch hamstrings, quads and calves 2 x 20-30 seconds each.

§   Get in Shape:  Serious about staying injury free?  Start training!  Regular cardiovascular activity will improve your speed, agility and endurance on the ice.  Strength training may help ward off an injury and keep you on your feet rather than your behind.  Keep it simple:  go for a jog, throw in some lunges, squats and push ups.   

§   Eat Right:  Junk food = nose dive.  Skip Fat Burger.  Keep energy up by snacking on low fat, high carb foods before the game (ie-  bananas, bagel, oatmeal, pretzels…)  Otherwise, include plenty of low fat protein in you regular diet for muscle strength and to promote healing of an injury (ie- egg whites, lean meats and cheeses, nuts, beans…)

§   Stay Hydrated:  When it’s cold out, it’s tough to remember to stay hydrated with the right beverage.  Hot chocolate, coffee and the occasional alcoholic beverage may take precedence over what your body is truly craving:  water.  Drink plenty of water before and during the game.  Recommended:  2-3 cups 2 hours before, 1-1.5 cups every 15-20 minutes during.     

§   If injured, think RICE: 

Rest:  Take a break.  You will only prolong the recovery process by continuing to play.

Ice:  Heat may seem more appealing in sub-freezing temps, but ice is the best option for an acute injury to help decrease inflammation and pain.

Compression:  Wrap the injured area with an ace bandage to control swelling and provide support.  Do not constrict circulation by wrapping too tightly.

Elevation:  Try to raise injured area above level of heart to reduce swelling.     

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