Spring Soccer Spring soccer tournaments are in full swing across the country, and with the thrill of victory comes the agony of injury for thousands of young players each year, according to HealthSouth physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist Marc Bernier.
Ankle sprains, muscle strains, and shin contusions are soccer s three most common injuries.
Preventing them all is impossible, but providing the appropriate training and equipment can dramatically reduce their frequency from soccer season s start to finish. More Athletes, More Injuries Soccer is a game on the rise, according to the 1999 National Soccer Participation Survey. Involvement soared to 6 million players ages 12-17 last year, up 1 million from the previous year. Soccer Team and their stunning finish at the World Cup last summer. Correct footwear and shin guards are simple, effective countermeasures to the inevitable stray kicks from opponents, and their price is low compared to the average cost of rehabilitating an injured leg or ankle.