Health and Fitness is now one of the major concern areas across the world. Easy lifestyle is what we are moving towards. Very less of effort spent on most activities like, travel by motor vehicles, air-conditioned environment, ready-made food stuff, etc.
The 2010 World Cup is at its peak as I write this post (with Brazil
suffering a big upset courtesy of the Dutch). The American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons takes advantage of the big event and push for
amateur players to take some caution for their own safety when playing
soccer.
The association of doctors reminds sports
enthusiasts that soccer is a demanding sport and can cause a lot of
injuries even to the best of players. Injuries can range from ligament
tears, sprains, fractures, and other physical damage which may need surgery to repair.
Even athletes who are in superior condition are at risk to incur injuries. It is very important for every player to implore proper techniques, warm up properly, and be conscious of the condition of the soccer field.
The AAOS wants to reiterate the importance of being in tip top
condition and making sure soccer players are taking steps to be in great
condition for the game. This applies to all ages.
According to a study, about 570,000 players were injured last year while playing soccer.
The group of doctors reminds us of these safety tips:
Get in shape. It will be best to stay in shape if you want to
engage in the game. Make sure that you do proper stretching,
agility routine and strength training if you haven’t played soccer
in a while.
Remember to warm up, wear the right shoes, have the right gear, and drink a lot of water.
Your team should also have a plan to properly deal with concussions, contusions, dislocations, sprains, and fractures.
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