Injury Rates in Youth Soccer Are on the Rise
It is well documented that injury rates in youth soccer are on the rise. Why? One main reason is insufficient education on how to prevent these injuries. While our job as rehab professionals is traditionally to treat injury, intimate knowledge of injury prevention programs will help us educate our athlete patients and coaches who instruct them on the practice field. This communication can reduce incidence of reinjury and maximize the patient's continuity of care.
This webinar reviews soccer-targeted anatomy and biomechanics to better identify pathomechanical movement patterns. Dr. Holt discusses etiology, as well as signs and symptoms of injuries commonly associated with faulty biomechanics in young soccer players. She concludes with step-by-step instructions for the FIFA 11+, a proven method for preventing these injuries.
Course Content
A. Soccer-Specific Anatomy
1. Hip: musculature
2. Knee: bony structure, musculature, ligaments
3. Ankle: ligaments
B. Biomechanics of Soccer’s Movement Patterns
1. Landing
2. Cutting
3. Kicking
C. Faulty Biomechanics of Soccer’s Movement Patterns
1. Landing/cutting
a. Knees buckling in
b. Feet too wide apart
c. Knees too far forward over toes
2. Kicking
a. No real faulty biomechanics
b. Inadequate muscle strength and flexibility
D. Signs and Symptoms of Injuries that Result from Faulty Biomechanics
1. Rectus femoris strain
2. Ankle sprain
3. Hamstring strain/tear
4. ACL tear
E. Analyze the Components of the FIFA 11+, an Evidence-Based Prevention Measure
1. Exercises plus fair play advice
2. Associated with significant reduction in game and practice injuries
3. Instructions for each exercise
This educational offering qualifies for 2 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
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KERRY HOLT, PT, DPT, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in pre-professional studies and psychology in 1999. She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Holt has over 10 years of extensive experience in the areas of geriatrics, neuromuscular rehabilitation, orthopedics, and sports rehabilitation. As owner of PrevenT Consulting, LLC, her vision is to educate clinicians on the research pertaining to injury and disease prevention for purposes of prophylaxis and health promotion.
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants
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