Recognizing Injuries In Your Junior Soccer Players Soccer injuries are usually caused by either overuse or trauma, although you should also look out for dehydration especially during hot weather.
Unsurprisingly around 70% of soccer injuries happen to feet and legs, and majority happen during matches. In saying that, arm injuries are more common in the under 10 age range as they tend to put their arms out to break their fall. Fortunately, most injuries are only minor but still need to be taken seriously.
Overuse injuries generally happen over a period of time. What commonly happens is that a muscle, joint or other soft tissue becomes inflamed and because there are insufficient periods of rest the condition becomes progressively worse. What starts as a dull pain or ache gradually worsens, because of the lack of rest, to the point where serious damage could be experienced.
Trauma injuries are the most common form soccer injury and are usually caused by sudden impact with the ground, goal post or another player. This type of injury tends to be more obvious as the chances are that you would have seen the cause. You should make an immediate assessment of the suitability for the player to carry on.
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