Soccer Injury Prevention And Treatment

Download or read book Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment written by John Gallucci, Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer, a nationally recognized physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regimens to keep athletes ñ both professional and recreational - safe and on the field. Youíll learn: Ways to prevent the most common soccer injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, ankle sprains, calf strains, shin splints, and overuse injuries To identify the signs and symptoms of injury and when to seek treatment Common setbacks for children and youth How to reduce pain and stop nagging injuries from becoming chronic problems Return-to-play protocols for concussion and warning signs for serious brain injury Exercises to build endurance, flexibility, and power while protecting your body from harm The LESS program, a targeted lower-body strengthening plan to prevent injury