Sports Performance and Training Programs
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Sports Medicine & Performance Care for Soccer Players
Soccer players at every level rely on Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for world-class orthopedic care, injury prevention, and sports performance expertise. For 16 straight years, HSS has been ranked No. 1 in Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.
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- Performance athletic training programs
- Sports-focused doctors and physical therapists
- Articles on common injuries, prevention and recovery
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Injury Prevention and Recovery for Soccer Players
Injury Prevention in Female Soccer Players
Soccer is hugely popular worldwide. Learn more about preventing injury for female players of all ages.
Do Cleats Matter? The Answer Is Yes
Cleats play an important role in competitive field sports including football, soccer, lacrosse and baseball.
Post-Game Recovery Strategies for Soccer Players
It’s no surprise that soccer places a high demand on players, who run eight to 12 miles per match at a high intensity level, all while executing plays that could make or break their match.
How Isometric Exercise Can Improve Your Mobility
Isometric exercises can help you be more mobile and recover after injury or surgery.
Why Soccer Players Are at Higher Risk of ACL Injury
Patterns of movement typical of soccer can cause stress on the knee, causing injury to the ACL.
Physical Therapy for Concussion: How PT Can Help
Seeking physical therapy for a concussion can help relieve symptoms and speed recovery.
Common Soccer Injuries
Soccer is a high‑velocity contact sport. Repetitive sprinting, cutting, pivoting, and kicking place ongoing stress on muscles, tendons, and joints, making players vulnerable to both sudden injuries and overuse conditions. Our physicians and rehabilitation specialists are experts in these conditions, including:
