Sport profile

Football (soccer)

Sprinting (eccentric hamstring braking), kicking, cutting and pivoting.

Indexed — full page in progressSource: Rehab Science · PDF pp. 117–221

1. Common injuries

Hamstring strain → protocol
Groin strain (adductor strain) → protocol
Ankle sprain → protocol
Knee ligament tear (ACL → protocol
Meniscus tear → protocol
Hip flexor strain and tendinopathy (incl. iliopsoas bursitis) → protocol

2. Frequently affected structures

Hamstrings Adductors Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)Menisci

3–4. Mechanisms & training risk factors

Fatigue
Hamstring endurance deficits
Previous injury
Inadequate warm-up

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5–7. Assessment, rehab & return

Use the linked condition pages for assessment and the three-phase protocols for rehab. Reduce the sport for 2–4 weeks while rehabbing, then reintroduce it gradually (PDF pp. 188–189). Return-to-Sport Centre →

8–9. Prevention & conditioning

Progress training volume gradually, warm up dynamically, and keep phase 3 strength work for the affected regions in your weekly plan.

A full sport-specific strength & conditioning programme is scheduled in the Completion Tracker.