SOCCER

Soccer Injuries

Soccer Injuries happends every game. Soccer is a sport by athletes of all ages. Soccer is not a sport that has too many severe injuries and most of the injuries that due occur are soft tissue injuries. It has been estimated that 50-80% of soccer injuries affect the feet and legs.40-45% of those injuries affect the ankles and foot pain occur.

Knee Injuries

Knee injuries make up 25% of leg injuries. The most common of these is the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury. This is a severe injury that most likely will end a player’s season due to recovery and or surgery. Meniscus tears are second in knee injuries and can be as debilitating as ACL injuries.

Young Soccer Players

Young soccer athletes can have Osgood-Schalatters Diseas. Which commonly causes knee pain. Sever’s disease also can affect young athletes and is a common source of heel pain.

Fractures

Fractures can occur during traumatic impact with other players, goalposts or when falling, While not common Tibial Shaft Fractures represent the most severe trauma that can occur in the lower extremity

Head Injuries

Head injuries make up about 4-22% of soccer injuries. Out of this percentage concussions make up 2-3%. These injuries mostly occur with collision with other players, the ground, goalposts or the ball

Neck and Shoulder Injuries

Neck and shoulder pain can also occur from overuse or impact injuries. Whiplash has also been reported after the head clashes with another player or impact to the ground. Rotator Cuff injuries are common with goalkeepers do to the throwing in of the ball..

British Sports Therapy can help you prevent muscle injuries as well as helping you recover quickly from injuries. This can include but not limited to Soft Tissue Release, Myofascial techniques, stretching, cross fiber friction, and Trigger Point Therapy. After a thorough assessment of the athletes’ body mechanics, a treatment planned will be created to help you achieve your optimum performance.

Common Soccer Injuries

OTHER INJURIES BY SPORT

Olympic Sport Therapy

Sport injuries come unexpectedly. The more you push your body to its limits, the more you will have sport injury! So what are you going to do about it? Medical Massage and Sport Massage continues to improve every year. Health professionals, such as your physician, chiropractor and physical therapist will recommend massage for your condition knowing the benefits of it. If you wish to assess, accurately find out about your condition and optimally manage your sport injury in the shortest possible time, then you should book a free session with a specialist in sport massage at Olympic Sport Therapy.

Match Your Sport Needs With A Customized Massage

Knowing what type of sport you perform and to identify injuries specific to your chosen sport are found on this website. We have categorized the most common sport injuries specific to your sport. Simply select your sport from the tabs below and learn more about your sport injury.