Stefaan Vossen: Chiropractic & beyond in the player care ecosystem
Dr Stefaan Vossen is a renowned Chiropractor and founder of Core Clinics. Treating hundreds of footballers, his approach progressed from concepts & experiences within working with some of the best players in the world.
What you need to know about hamstring injuries in football
Hamstring tears & strains in footballers are common. Appropriate treatment & prevention is essential.
Why physiotherapists are so important for pro footballers
The physiotherapist is one of the most essential football club staff roles. They have been the mainstay of medical care in football and will continue to be precisely that.
How to use cryotherapy for football injuries & improved player performance
An ancient therapy used in modern football to reduce inflammation and boost recovery for pro players.
What to expect when you have a calf injury
Calf injuries in football are very common. They can be easily confused with Achilles injuries due to their proximity; this mistake can have serious consequences.
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries
Even though they are relatively uncommon in football, injuries to the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) can happen. Should an injury occur, most times, the player makes a full recovery.
Why the Meniscus is the no.1 operation on footballers
This is the most common football injury across all levels of the game that requires surgery, here's why...
Do you have an Achilles injury?
Achilles tendon injuries used to be the stuff of nightmares for a footballer. A snap at the back of the ankle would mean a season write off – or even the end of a career.
Osgood Schlatter's and Sever's Disease: overuse football injuries in children
I'm sure every young footballer would have a kick around every hour of the day if they could. And yes, it is great for their physical and mental wellbeing. But how much is too much? Overtraining has been known to cause serious injury.