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ACL injuries are a big challenge for soccer players. The quick stops, sudden direction changes, and explosive moves in soccer put a lot of stress on the knee. Add the chance of cleats sticking in the turf, and it is easy to see why ACL injuries are so common.
Fact to […]
By: Phillip Montoure, PT, DPT, CSCS
The uniqueness of soccer comes from the combination of needing the ability for long duration endurance and quick, high effort sprints while responding to how the game unfolds. Some sports are primarily sprinting or primarily sustained running, but soccer is both!
There are times of low-intensity, sustained running, while you […]
The role an athletic trainer plays within a professional sports organization can vary from team to team, but one thing never changes: providing the best care for the athletes they treat and work with daily. Spooner’s Athletic Trainer, Greg Spence, MA, ATC, provides us with a glimpse into his role in helping Phoenix Rising athletes […]
Functional training in all three planes of motion while avoiding exclusively training muscles in isolation is the key factor that set players apart when it comes time for their next match. If a soccer player isn’t incorporating functional training, they simply will not be prepared for all of the movement patterns their body is about […]
Whether you are playing in a soccer match or taking a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, efficient and functional movement throughout all three planes of motion allows our bodies to move the way they are meant to move.
Kim Wolf King, PT, DPT, is not only a physical therapist at Spooner East […]
Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive stress on the body and are more prevalent than ever in youth sports injuries. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), more than half of youth sports injuries are preventable. Sports are an important aspect of children’s physical and social development. Too much of anything is […]
