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Ask the doc
Ask the Doc is meant to be an informative column to keep us all in the water and active. I will do my best to address questions relevant to our paddle community about injuries, prevention, and treatment options. Pease submit topics of interest. Realize, there are limitations to the information found here. The column is not meant to be your only form of medical guidance and treatment. Please see your physician for a proper physical exam to complete the diagnosis to treat your specific ailments. Enjoy!
Brad Thomas, MD

Archives for April 2008

Tips to get you going
Paddling may be back on your mind, and if it is you may be considering options to get back in shape for the upcoming season. Most important is to protect yourself from injury so you can make it through the entire season.

As many of us know the most common mistake is to go too hard too early which can lead to injury. Start with some easy paddles at a mellow pace and give yourself some rest between paddles. Just get some miles under your belt before you get too serious about the training.

The following list of exercises will hopefully give you some ideas to get started on a training program while keeping your body healthy.

My favorite way to jump-start my paddling is a good surf trip



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