Recover Faster, Injury or No Injury: FDM Q and A with Dr. Chad Wells
It was just another night of pick-up with friends. You know the kind where everyone is out to have fun try new tricks, maybe pull a meg or two. As I am weaving through a couple players I step on a grass mound and roll my ankle. I have felt this before, right away my […]
Shin Splints: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Soccer Nation is pleased to partner with injury prevention expert, Dr. John Gallucci Jr. MS, PT, DPT, ATC. Check out Gallucci’s article for Soccer Nation readers on the causes, prevention and treatment of shin splints. Soccer season every year sends many athletes running- or limping- into their physician’s offices, athletic training rooms and physical therapy […]
Common Causes of Anterior Knee Pain in Youth Athletes – Part II
In Part I of this article, I presented four causes of anterior knee pain that youth athletes may suffer from, including how they differ and what might contribute to the onset: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Patellar Tendonitis, Pes Anserine tendonitis/bursitis, and Osgood Schlatters Disease. These are all unique conditions, and should be treated as individually as […]
Common Causes of Anterior Knee Pain in Youth Athletes – Part I
Knee pain is one of the most common areas of complaint in youth athletics. If you haven’t experienced knee pain yourself, then you probably know someone who has. Knee pain presents in a variety of ways – sharp, dull, achy, unstable, stiff – and in various areas of the knee – front (anterior), back, inside, […]
Achilles Tendonopathy in Soccer
If you are a soccer player, then you may have experienced pain or swelling in the back of your heel, over the thick cord-like structure, called your Achilles Tendon. The Achilles Tendon is a dense tissue that connects the calf muscles, or the gastrocnemius-soleus complex, to the heel bone, known as the calcaneus. When you […]
Ankle Sprains in Soccer: What to Know About Prevention and Rehabilitation – Part II
In Part I of this article, various types of ankle sprains that soccer athletes experience are described as well as tips for prevention. These injuries are extremely common and must be dealt with appropriately in order to return to playing soccer as quickly as possible. The highest risk factor for experiencing an ankle sprain is […]
Ankle Sprains in Soccer: What to Know About Prevention and Rehabilitation – Part I
Ankle sprains are the most common injury in soccer, accounting for nearly 20% of all soccer injuries. Understanding ankle sprains, including prevention and rehabilitation strategies, can be incredibly helpful in minimizing the risk of being sidelined by an ankle sprain. A sprain occurs when a […]
Classification of a Ligament Sprain
Sprains are classified into three grades of severity, ranging from over-stretching to complete tearing of the ligament. In a severe sprain, the ligament may pull off a piece of the bone, resulting in an avulsion fracture. Grade I (mild) – Slight stretching of the ligament with some damage to fibers; Minimal swelling and tenderness; Minimal […]
Hope Watson On Soccer in NYC, Her ACL Injury, and Storelli
Soccer truly is more than a game. It blends sport with culture and the passion of the game is felt by fans from all walks of life. Meet Hope Watson, a 26-year old, soccer-obsessed Australian model and Columbia University film student living in New York City. Hope is a lifelong soccer fan who plays for the […]
Don’t Skip the Warm Up!!
If you are guilty of skipping a warmup in the past and jumping straight into training please raise your hand. Mine is being held up as we speak. I am guilty of this as well. I have heard all the excuses (and made some myself). “There is not enough time” “Im already warmed up” “I […]
San Diego native Chad Barrett pulls hamstring during goal celebration
SAN DIEGO – On Sunday, August 9th, Seattle Sounders was playing against LA Galaxy. With 50 seconds on the clock, San Diego native Chad Barrett scored a brilliant goal and while celebrating, pulled his hamstring. The goal came early for the Sounders, but the price they paid was high. After getting the end of a […]