Why Soccer Players Get Injured: An Orthopedic Perspective
Expertly Reviewed by Garret L. Sobol, MD, FAAOS, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship Trained in Sports MedicineQuick Answer Soccer players get injured because the sport combines sprinting, cutting, jumping, kicking, and physical contact. These movements place repeated stress on the knees, ankles, hips, muscles, and tendons. more »