There are many ways to prevent an injury, or reduce the potential for one to occur. Regardless of your sport, there are a number of tips, techniques and tricks that will ensure your continued good health. Ways that we can prevent injury include:

Warming down by jogging and stretching after a training session or match;
Icing muscles that may have pulled up sore after a session or match;
Using preventative aids such as foam rollers and spikey balls each day to reduce tight muscles thus causing less strain on ligaments;
Looking at getting a sports massage once a month or even more frequent if your budget allows;
Ensuring you warm up and wear appropriate clothing for the environment you are competing in;
Consuming at least 2 litres of water per day as a minimum target.

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