How to avoid footballing injuries!
Strengthen your legs
Away from the pitch, do some lower limb strengthening exercises. This will help to make sure your major muscle groups are prepared to cope with the demand of a football game. These could include calf raises, squats, lunges and deadlifts
Gear up!
Protect your body by wearing the right type of clothing and equipment. Find boots that you are comfortable in, equipment that can help you to warm up and recover after games.
Warm-up properly
Taking just a few minutes to warm up properly before playing football will prepare your body for exercise and reduce your risk of injury. Do some dynamic stretching (stretching while moving, such as leg swings and knees up) alongside some jogging to increase blood flow to your muscles. Add in some ball drills that involve changing direction and speed.
Have a healthy diet
Stay hydrated and eat the right foods to help fuel your body during exercise and to help recover afterwards.
Rest and don’t play when you’re injured
Be sure to get plenty of rest in between training and matches. This gives your body the time it needs to repair. If you’re feeling any pain, listen to your body and take a bit of time out to recuperate. It’s better to miss one match than to end up injured and out of action for weeks or even months.
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