I was watching Arsenal vs Birmingham on Saturday and was very sad to see the injury to Eduardo da Silva who suffered a broken leg/ankle after a horror challenge from Martin Taylor.

Well not that my five tips would’ve menghalang the injury, but its better to be safe than sorry.

What happened to Eduardo?

Following is a video that shows the extend of the injury suffered by Eduardo. Be warned, images are very graphic!

[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=tvs3RkSwXhw[/youtube]

Five Reasons That Cause Sports Injuries

1. 1.

   Jangan skip meals. Cheating and forced reps can overstrain your biomechanical capabilities.

2. 2.

   No stretching/warm-up: Cold muscles tear like rubber – overstretched and muscles are most injury prone when they are cold.

3. 3.

   Lack of focus: Just like driving a car, you ought to focus and concentrate on the task at hand. If you are lackadaisical, accidents are bound to happen sooner or later!

4. 4.

   Improper diet and dehydration: Lack of energy weakens the body. Dehydration causes cramps, dizziness and exhaustion.

5. 5.

   Over-training: Training causes wear and tear. These need time to heal. If you train too much, your muscle and joints can’t heal properly, making them more injury prone.

Be careful everyone :)