Sport Physiotherapist Kempton Park

(Adapted from F-Marc.com, FIFA’s Medical Assessment and Research Centre) Football is the most popular team sport in the world. There are already more than 265 million registered players, and the number of participants is continuing to grow. With Football Fever hitting our country this year and being played in everyone’s backyard, a proper warm up is definitely justified. The warm up is vital before any game of football, or indeed any training session, in order to avoid injuring oneself. Football is a game that regularly places considerable strain on the joints and muscles and therefore it is extremely important to complete a thorough warm-up regime. Players all over the world miss games due to knee and ankle injuries, and female players in particular are at high risk of suffering anterior cruciate knee ligament tears. Warming up prior to playing and training is a matter of routine for any serious player. A smart warm-up not only improves your performance, but also helps you to p