Preventing Soccer Injuries with Effective
Insoles and Smart Shoe Selection
With the stress these movements put on legs
and feet, it is no wonder that injuries are
common among soccer players. Soccer-related
injuries can be divided into two types: acute
and repetitive. For acute injuries, cleat selection
is important for injury prevention. In relation to
repetitive injuries, using arch-supporting soccer
insoles is key for being your best on the field –
all day, every day.
Repetitive Soccer Injuries
Repetitive injuries make up almost 50% of all
sports-related injuries. If not corrected, improper
biomechanics, including overpronation, can
lead to the following injuries in soccer players:
Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever's disease)
Soccer insoles that correct faulty biomechanics
can help prevent and treat overuse injuries.
According to the American Association of
Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM), most
soccer cleats do not include enough structure
to provide this support on their own. "Despite
best attempts, supportive adjuncts found in
many boots [cleats] may not always provide the
needed control for the foot and might need to
be replaced by a[n]...insert."
The experts agree. Including after-market soccer
insoles or custom orthotics are the key for an
injury-free and more efficient game.
Soccer Cleats and Acute Injuries
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Sports Medicine define