Sports Injuries and Stretching Exercises - Toronto Podiatrist <br />Sheldon Nadal Doctor of Podiatric Medicine discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for sports injuries.<br />http://www.footcare.net<br />Before beginning any exercise regimen, proper stretching is essential. If muscles are properly warmed up, the strain on muscles, tendons, and joints is reduced.<br />Stretching exercises should take 5 to 10 minutes and ought to be conducted in a stretch/hold/relax pattern without any bouncing or pulling. It is important to stretch the propulsion muscles in the back of the leg and thigh (posterior) as well as the anterior muscles.
