Nutrition
Post-Injury Hydration Electrolytes
Post-injury hydration electrolytes maintain fluids and minerals during reduced training—food-first sodium and potassium unless clinicians restrict intake.
Post-injury hydration electrolytes keep urine pale, support medication clearance, and maintain appetite—especially when training drops and sweat loss falls but healing still demands fluids. Sodium, potassium, and magnesium come from soups, dairy, produce, and lightly salted meals unless clinicians restrict sodium for heart or kidney conditions.
Do not over-chug plain water if nausea limits food.
Common questions
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Do injured athletes need sports drinks all day?
Usually not without sweat losses. Regular meals, fruit, and soups cover many needs; use oral rehydration or sports drinks when vomiting, heat, or clinician protocols require them.
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