The FIFA World Cup got underway yesterday in Qatar, and for the next 28 days, the eyes of the globe will be trained on the strongest and most athletic feet in the world as 32 nations compete for the world’s top prize in soccer. And as the USA Men’s team prepares for their opening round […]
Concussion Injury Rates Soar in Youth Soccer
Injury data suggests that soccer players are heading to emergency rooms across the country at much higher rates than in years past, and it seems concussions are playing a big role in this increase. Although ankle sprains and fractures are still the most common injuries suffered during soccer matches, the data suggests that concussions are […]
Prevention Programs Can Reduce Ankle Injuries In Soccer Players
New findings out of Duke University and the University of Utah suggest that conditioning programs that emphasis stretching and muscle strengthening can greatly reduce the risk of ankle injuries among soccer players. According to researchers, players in these programs suffered 40 percent fewer ankle sprains than individuals in the control group. “This new data can […]
US Soccer Banning Headers For Younger Players
Earlier this month we wrote a blog on how high schools in Wisconsin have successfully reduced concussions in youth football by limiting full contact in practice, and it appears another major sport is following a similar path. The United States Soccer Federation unveiled a series of new safety measures aimed at reducing the number of concussions […]
