Whether your children play soccer or football, being in shape prior to the season can help to prevent injuries while maximizing their game.
Although it may seem that some sports are safer than others, the most important thing is to get your children prepared. For instance, youth football is often weight and age-matched, which can mean lower injury rates.
On the other hand, some soccer leagues may only be age-matched, increasing the risk of injury. With the proper equipment, coaching, and fitness, however, your children can safely enjoy any sport.
Preventing and Treating Injury
Good fitness and coaching starts with a Physical Therapist. That’s because we are specially trained to create a personalized program to support a safe, winning environment for any sport.
Physical therapists are often associated with injury treatment, but we can also give advice on the prevention of injuries. This is especially true when it comes to the growing bodies of children.
A physical therapist will provide information on how to warm up muscles before playing sports. This helps reduce the chance of soft tissue injury. One study found that simple warm-ups made a big difference in reducing injuries among teens playing soccer. These exercises warm up the body’s muscles and make them more flexible.
A physical therapist can also:
- teach your children techniques to help prevent injury
- help your children get conditioned well in advance of a sports season
- offer guidance to help your children pick the most suitable sport for them
Whatever sport your children want to play next season, speak to us. With experienced physical therapists in your corner, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your children are prepared for any sport.
Get in the game
Are you considering enrolling your child in a sports league? We work closely with Vienna Youth Soccer as their Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine providers. We chose to partner with them because of their commitment to education and player safety. We truly could not recommend them more highly.
Did you know your child has Direct Access* to Physical Therapy? No referral, no problem!
*Some restrictions apply.
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