lundi 15 juillet 2013

Taking an Offseason Seriously

By Rey Vetangelo


Going in for a surgery can be a scary experience. Even a basic surgery can bring out feelings of anxiety that can be hard to control and hard to manage.

Every athlete needs an offseason to recover. It usually happens about once a year and will last anywhere between 1 and 3 months. After working hard for so many months, bodies tend to accumulate aches and pains that don't seem to go away. Athletes learn how to care for them to work another day.

As you are talking to your surgeon, be as open and honest as you can to ensure that your surgeon can address your concerns properly. You may find that your surgeon, or even your doctor, is able to provide you with some insight that helps you quell the anxiety you are feeling.

An offseason is designed to give your body the much needed rest that will fix those aches and pains before they turn into injuries that require electro surgical attention. It means that you finally get a chance to take a rest, then work your way back into intense exercise again.

There are many people that like to see the equipment that is going to be used on their body throughout their surgery. As your doctor walks you through the procedure, do not be afraid to ask questions to ensure you fully understand what is going to happen to your body.

That means no late night jogs, visits to the gym, or anything; just let your body settle down and heal. Sleep as much as you can during this time. Eat healthy food that builds your muscles and immune system. Supply your body with much needed nutrients and let it get to work, uninterrupted.

You want to give it that much time off so it can devote its resources to finally fixing those aches and pains you've been developing over the past year. You benefit from it by taking a step away from needing electrosurgical attention. The lack of exercise might drive you crazy. Distract yourself with other goals.

When you prep food for yourself, you will want to talk with your doctor about any limitations that you may have concerning your diet while you are recovering. If you know what you can and cannot eat, you can get your food ready for the time that you will be healing.

Take out your trash before you go into surgery and make sure that you have clear pathways to get to a restroom from the area that you will be spending the majority of your time. If you are not going to be able to be up and about, you will want to find some entertainment for yourself.

Participate in GSM exercises. Do enough to stay active, but not enough to strain your body. Following these steps will get you ready for the coming training season better than any intense workouts could have done during this time. You will likely come back stronger and healthier than last year, ready for another great year.

Understand the importance of getting yourself ready for your surgery and you may find that your recovery process is easier than you thought it would be. You may also find that you are able to have more peace of mind concerning your procedure if you are ready for the healing process.




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