Soccer Injuries & Prevention Overview   Soccer is among the most popular sports in the world. As with many sports, injuries are of concern, especially for players, coaches, trainers and parents. Injuries impact a player’s ability to train and compete in the sport, but of equal or greater concern is the affect of injury on the individual’s general health and wellbeing, Being informed about soccer injuries is perhaps the first step toward prevention. First, injury rates are...

Ankle Sprains As a father of two high school soccer players,  I am always fearful about the potential injuries  to my kids. Also, I am concerned about the possibility of long term effects of  an injury that has not been fully rehabbed.  As a physical therapist, I have evaluated and treated many people who have fallen into that category. One of the most common conditions is recurrent ankle pain following an ankle sprain. Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskelet...

The Time is Now It has been has been said that in life, timing is everything.  The same could be said about rehabilitation of an injury. When a patient first comes into Physical Therapy, the first visit is the initial evaluation. One of the first questions asked is “how long has your injury been bothering you?” More often than not, the answer is between 6-12 months. The second question asked at that point, “what took so long to have this addressed?” There are a lot...

Be flexible! Many believe that strength is the key to reducing their risk of injury and maintaining a healthy body. In addition to staying fit, patient’s will often seek treatment for recent injury, such as a wrist strain or knee sprain, and ask for “strengthening” exercises to help facilitate a speedy recovery. Unfortunately, what is often neglected is a balance between both flexibility and strength within the affected region while recovering from injury, and across the enti...

Preventing Winter Sports Injuries Many people prefer to exercise outdoors particularly in the warmer months, but in the winter many people retreat to an ‘indoor only’ exercise program.  Winter is a great time to get outside and participate in a variety of sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and sledding; however, there are a few things to remember when venturing outside to prevent injuries. First and foremost, the proper winter gear is essential.  Plan on we...