Common Football Injuries & How To Prevent Them

sport medicineDr. Marx

Mar 30

Written By The SAOS Team

Football is a high-energy, high-impact, contact type of sport. So there are going to be injuries as part of that game, but what we want to do is help lower that risk and prevent them from happening.

Common Football Injuries

With every kick and tackle comes a unique set of risks for each athlete. Common injuries in football include -

Sprains and strains
Concussions
Torn ligaments

All of these injuries can be serious and result in downtime for a player. While not all injuries are avoidable, there are things that can be done to help. That’s why it is important for athletes to be properly educated on how they can help with the prevention of injuries.

Tips On How To Prevent Injuries

properly stretching and warming up

With any physical activity, it’s essential to start off on the right foot. That’s why proper stretching and warming up are so important when playing sports or engaging in any type of vigorous exercise. Taking a few minutes before you begin to stretch your muscles can really make a difference in preventing injuries.

Side note: Properly stretching those same muscle groups after your activity is just as important for the prevention of future injuries!

protecting yourself from contact-related injuries

As a football player, there is a high risk of contact-related injuries. It's always important to take the appropriate steps to protect yourself — The most basic thing you can do is dress appropriately, wearing gloves, pads, a helmet, and any other clothing that will help keep you safe.

Strength Training

In the world of football, injuries are unfortunately commonplace. But one of the best ways to minimize the risk of being injured and maximizing your performance is by regularly strengthening your body through exercises. Strength exercises can help our muscles become conditioned and more resistant to strains, tears, and other common injuries. By consistently doing those exercises that are tailored to fit your individual needs, we can prevent the onset of debilitating injuries and stay in top physical shape while on the field! The stronger all the muscles, tendons, and ligaments are in your body the more it will help prevent some sort of injury.