Soccer, football, or Association Football by any of its names is the world’s most popular spectator sport and an estimated 250 million people play the game across the globe. A physically demanding sport with non-stop action, soccer players can run an average of 7 miles during each World Cup game.
From the elite levels to weekend games, conditioning is key for soccer injuries prevention. Our thanks to orthopaedist, Michael Terry, MD, who discusses some of the most common soccer-related injuries and what athletes can do to stay healthy on the soccer field.
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