Train Smart: Injury Prevention Tips for Active Adults

Common Injuries in Active Adults

Even recreational athletes can face overuse or strain injuries. Common problems include:

Tendonitis (shoulder, elbow, Achilles)
Muscle strains and ligament sprains
Knee and hip pain
Stress fractures
Lower back pain

Most of these are preventable with the right precautions.

Top Tips to Train Smarter, Not Harder

Warm Up Properly: Dynamic stretching activates your muscles and reduces strain risk.
Don’t Skip Rest Days: Recovery is where the body rebuilds stronger.
Cross-Train: Varying workouts helps avoid repetitive stress injuries.
Strengthen Your Core: A strong core stabilizes the body and prevents imbalance.
Listen to Your Body: Pain is a signal—don’t push through it.

How We Help at Eastside

Dr. Marinkovich combines deep expertise in both sports and internal medicine to offer:

Personalized injury risk assessments
Functional movement screening
Custom rehab or prehab plans
Joint and soft-tissue injections when needed
Performance optimization for active lifestyles

Whether you're training for your first 5K or hitting the gym daily, staying safe is the key to staying active.

Stay active, stay strong, stay injury-free.

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