There’s nothing better than playing football – it’s good for your health and for 90 minutes a week you get to escape your boss, spouse and nagging parents.
But you can get hurt, leaving you open to other duties – cutting the grass, washing the car or worse still… Shopping.
Most players experience minor knocks, others suffer long-term injuries – either way it’s frustrating.
But why do we get injured? What are the most common causes? What makes our body break down? Bobby Bacic, Millwall’s head physio, explains.
Bobby Bacic was speaking at the Science + Football Conference. This year's conference is on Wednesday, April 30 at the London Soccer Dome. For more information visitwww.scienceandfootball.com
Also see:
Injury-proof your boots
6 steps to repair and rebuild
Know your pains
Come back stronger, faster, fitter
How to prevent injury: 3 essential rules
Injury-proof your ankle
Treating injuries with RICE
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