Helping runners stay injury free Simon Brown MCSP SB Physiotherapy Rachel Berryman LSSM (Dip) RB Massage
Who are We Simon Brown Rachel Berryman Chartered Physiotherapist Lead therapist at SB Physiotherapy 10 years of experience working in NHS / Private practice / Military / Professional Football / Elite Netball Rachel Berryman L5 LSSM Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist / Soft Tissue Therapist Lead massage therapist at RB Massage and Farnham Physiotherapy
Aims of Tonight Warm-up Cool Down Diet and Nutrition Effects Why its Important Cool Down Why its important Diet and Nutrition
Why do we warm-up?
Warm-up – Physical Effects Produces a 2 - 3 degree rise in body temperature. This increase in temperature leads to beneficial changes in body tissue: Increase in blood flow, meaning increase in oxygen to muscles Increase in temperature of the blood which increases its ability to deliver oxygen Increases metabolic activity which improves muscle contraction Decreases risk of muscular injury Heat makes muscles and tendons more pliable and elastic
Warm-up – Psychological effects Activation of brain and nerve pathways to prepare your body for the activity ahead ‘Switches on’ balance and reaction sensors Prepares your brain to ‘focus’ on the activity ahead meaning you generally perform better!
What Should a Warm up Include? Light CV exercise to increase body temperature – it should be for about 5 – 10 minutes Dynamic stretching exercises - reduce muscle stiffness General sports specific exercises – eg. Fast feet (running / Sprinting), passing / shooting (Football)
Why do we Cool Down?
Effects of Cool Down Helps get rid of waste products in the muscles - including lactic acid Reduce the potential for aching after exercise (DOMS) Reduce the chances of dizziness or fainting after exercise Reduce the level of adrenaline (a hormone) in the blood Allows the heart rate to return to its resting rate gradually
What Should a Cool Down Include 5 to 10 minutes jogging/walking 5 to 10 minutes static stretching exercises .
Static Stretches Static stretches are more appropriate to the cool down as they help muscles to relax, realign muscle fibres and re-establish their normal range of movement. These stretches should be held for approximately 20 - 30 seconds.