The Dynamic Warm up- Decrease ACL tears by 70%

Despite all of the scientific research on ACL prevention, I am concerned that I still see teams warm up with jogging around the soccer field and then sitting down to stretch.  By practicing switching to a dynamic warm up such as the 11+ on Fifa's website, noncontact ACL tears can be decreased by a whopping 70%.  This type of information should be applied towards all sports and the static stretching should be sidelined until after the activity is finished.  Check out the link below and a FREE downloadable form is available. 

All players should be receiving a thorough medical screen prior to participating in their sport.  At Breakthrough Physical Therapy in Orange County, CA we offer a FREE Athletic Injury Risk screen to anybody participating in sports.  This includes functional position, strength and ROM testing.  go to www.breakthroughphysicaltherapy to contact us.  We have found even the highest level athletes have weaknesses that put them at risk for injury. 

Take action, create a dynamic warm up or seek a professional that can create one for you that promotes flexibility and motor coordination in your athletes and the injury rate of your players is bound to decrease!

http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/footballdevelopment/medical/playershealth/the11/index.html

Posted by Jennifer at 11/20/2011 5:29 PM
Categories: Fitness Education
Tags: Core dynamic warm-up ACL tears physical therapist Injury prevention
 

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