VALERIE ARIOTO

From PlayPositive series
Valerie Arioto advises
about injury prevention
  
Valerie Arioto, former USSSA Pride 1B/P, lists below her best practices for softball injury prevention... 

Valerie Arioto launches a grand slam while playing 
for the USA Softball National Team at University of 
Houston 10-11-2011. Photo by Michael E. Johnson.

1. CARDIO: Staying in shape by doing cardio.

2. LIFTING: Weight lifting to strengthen muscles, small muscles too.

3. TIME OUT:
Rest and recovery.

4. ICE: Icing after practice and games.

5. REHAB: Doing the necessary rehab on aches and pains.

6. MENTAL PREP: Being mentally prepared, sometimes injuries happen when we do something timid or unsure.

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