4 things to watch out for when exercising according to a sports medicine specialist | Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist Ho Lee

First, the isotonic movement is safety-first.

Isotonic exercises are exercises that change the length of the muscles and the angle of the joints, and body weights, weights, and equipment exercises such as push-ups, bench presses, barbells, and dumbbells belong to isotonic exercises. Isotonic exercise has a different load on the muscles depending on the angle of the joint, which increases the likelihood of injury. Most of the exercise equipment in private exercise facilities is isotonic exercise equipment, so you should be aware of the precautions.

It's safe to start with a narrow range of motion for isotonic exercises. Considering your physical condition, refrain from overexerting yourself, and 8~12 repetitions per set is appropriate. Exercise is most effective when you keep your body safe.

Second, adopt a posture that doesn't put pressure on your joints.

When performing squats or lunges, it's especially good to position yourself so that the line connecting your knees and ankles is perpendicular to the floor. Bending your joints excessively to build strength over a short period of time increases the risk of injury.

Third, don't exercise when you're tired.

In fact, even elite athletes often suffer injuries when fatigue accumulates in their joints and muscles due to excessive competition schedules. Increased fatigue can lead to poor balance, which increases the risk of injury when jumping and landing, as well as muscle spasms and sprains.

Fourth, rehabilitation should begin before surgery.

Many of the patients who receive rehabilitation have already undergone surgery.

However, rehabilitation should begin even before surgery. This is because starting rehabilitation treatment at an early stage can effectively prevent complications and speed up the recovery period.