Injury Prevention

90strong Injury Prevention discusses effective methods that can help prevent some of the common injuries in soccer. It is filled with articles, videos, and photos that cover everything from ACL injury prevention to stretching techniques that will help keep you healthy and on the field. Please remember that there is no substitute for seeking proper medical attention. For any medical concerns, you should always consult your physician.

Do mouth guards help prevent concussions?

Submitted by Josh Beaumont on September 07, 2011

The value of having a mouth guard in preventing dental injuries has been well documented for years but does it help prevent concussions? There are three theories on how a mouth guard will prevent or reduce the chance of a concussion

What exactly is a sports hernia?

Submitted by Josh Beaumont on September 07, 2011

What exactly is a sports hernia?

Many high profile soccer players such as Frank Lampard, Omar Bravo, and the MLS #1 Draft pick Darlington Nagbe have undergone sports hernia surgery in recent years. This has since sparked some concern in both the soccer and sports medicine communities, especially due to the physical restrictions it can place on an athlete.

Did You Know: Dehydration Increases the Chance of a Concussion

Submitted by Josh Beaumont on September 07, 2011

Proper hydration for the overall health of one’s body and maximum performance is well known but did you know that it is also instrumental in preventing a concussion?

When is it safe for a player to return to the field after an ACL injury?

Submitted by Josh Beaumont on August 18, 2011

This is a very challenging question. Sometimes you hear about professional athletes that come back from ACL injuries in 4 months. But most of the time, physicians will clear players to return in the 6 to 9 month range.

 

Stability Ball Exercises For Abdominal and Core Strengthening

Submitted by Elysia Tsai on August 17, 2011

Strengthening the abdominals in various planes should be incorporated into your injury prevention routine.  Use a stability ball to create a moving surface and require greater core stability.  These exercises involved the entire spine, arms, hands, shoulders, trunk, hips, legs and feet.  Pulling your legs into your body while being horizontal and with your belly facing the ground may feel awkward at first.  These exercises will stimulate the hip flexors and quads to fully contract across your hip joint and the pecs and lat muscles to contract across the shoulder joints to assist the abdominals in stability.  During soccer play when sliding or diving, prepare your body for the ground reaction forces.   Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions slowly to fine tune your coordination and allow your body to react to the unstable ball.

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