In modern football, the game is faster and more physical than ever before. For players in Salem, from school leagues to professional clubs, the risk of ACL tears, hamstring strains, and ankle sprains is a constant reality.
The good news? Most of these injuries are preventable.
At Get Set Go Physiotherapy, we advocate for evidence-based warm-up protocols that are proven to reduce injury rates by up to 50%. Below, we have provided direct downloads to the two most respected prevention programs in the world.
📥 ACL Injury Prevention Programs
Click below to download the official manuals:
1. The FIFA 11+ Program
Developed by the medical research center of FIFA, this is the "Gold Standard" for football warm-ups. It is designed to replace your traditional warm-up (running around the pitch) completely.
It consists of three parts performed in 20 minutes:
- Part 1: Slow running combined with active stretching.
- Part 2: Strength, plyometrics (jumping), and balance exercises. This focuses on core strength and leg control.
- Part 3: Faster running with cutting and pivoting movements.
The Evidence: Teams that perform the FIFA 11+ at least twice a week have reduced training injuries by 37% and match injuries by 29%.
2. Swedish Knee Control+ (Knäkontroll)
While FIFA 11+ is a general warm-up, the Swedish Knee Control program is laser-focused on one thing: Saving your ACL.
This program is highly recommended for female athletes and youth players, who are statistically at higher risk for knee injuries. It emphasizes "neuromuscular control"—teaching your brain to keep your knee aligned over your toes during jumps and landings, preventing the dreaded "valgus collapse" (knee caving inward) that causes ACL tears.
How We Help Teams in Salem
Downloading a PDF is the first step, but form is everything. Doing a plank or a nordic hamstring curl with bad form won't protect you; it might even hurt you.
At Get Set Go Physiotherapy, we offer team workshops and individual screenings to teach players exactly how to perform these movements correctly.
âš½ Protect Your Season:
Are you a coach or a player? Don't wait for an injury to strike. Contact us at 9363522177 to set up an injury prevention workshop for your team.