We have today announced updated heading guidance for all age groups between under-six and under-18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs. The updated heading guidance, which…
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The hamstring is a very common sporting injury. Unknown to some the hamstring is made up of 3 muscles which are the Bicep Femoris Semitendinosus…
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This week we visit Osgood Schlatters Disease, or as I like to call it a condition of the knee in children! What exactly is Osgood…
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Severs disease is the most common issue I have seen recently with children. The majority of them currently play football extensively! It’s also called calcaneal…
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It might seem strange reading about over training in children. Especially in an age where kids are supposedly less active! But it’s a very real…
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Over-training or burnout is becoming more prevalent among young athletes. It can present in many different forms – both physical and psychological. The most commonly…
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