Aerobic and fitness sports

Abstract

Training in health clubs is in many countries rated as the most performed sports activity. The general risk of injuries is low during aerobic and fitness sports and most injuries are due to overuse. Especially the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia are at risk to become inflamed. Shin splints and stress fractures can also develop. Most overuse injuries can be prevented or treated by adequate regeneration periods, shoe-wear and training modifications. Changed training methods and the introduction of unstable surfaces in the training can increase the risk of acute ankle sprains, which also occur during aerobics especially when using steps and in exhausted athletes. The treatment of these acute injuries follows the general principles for these injuries.