Copy of Safeguarding the Game: Enhancing Injury Prevention in Football

Copy of Safeguarding the Game: Enhancing Injury Prevention in Football

Football is the most popular sport in the UK, 71% crown it as the most dangerous receiving the highest sport injuries with impacts that go beyond the immediate pain and discomfort, leading to significant time off requiring extensive rehabilitation. For professional athletes, a severe injury can even be career-ending. In addition to the physical toll, sports injuries can also have significant psychological effects with athletes often experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, and depression following an injury.

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Premier League Injury Crisis: What’s Going Wrong?

Premier League Injury Crisis: What’s Going Wrong?

With the expansion of the Champions League and Europa League, longer summer tournaments and the Club World Cup, players have ever-increasing workloads with the amount of injuries set to increase in the coming months. This surge isn’t confined to just one or two clubs; it’s a league-wide problem that’s impacing both the quality of the game and the performance of teams.

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Manager Urges Protection for Top Players Against Burnout as PFA Survey Highlights Concerns Over Player Workload and On-Field Safety

Manager Urges Protection for Top Players Against Burnout as PFA Survey Highlights Concerns Over Player Workload and On-Field Safety

A survey carried out by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has highlighted growing concerns among players regarding workload and on-field safety. The survey, which was distributed to players across the Championship, League One, and League Two, aimed to gather insight into player opinions on several key issues.

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The summit of emotions: Brace yourself for next summer’s #WEURO2025 in Switzerland

The summit of emotions: Brace yourself for next summer’s #WEURO2025 in Switzerland

England have secured their spot at Euro 2025 when the Lionesses will attempt to defend the historic crown, they won in 2022.

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Sun Safety for Sports: Protecting Athletes from the Risks of Skin Cancer

Sun Safety for Sports: Protecting Athletes from the Risks of Skin Cancer

Sunburn can double your risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. For athletes, especially footballers who spend long hours training under the sun, the risk is even greater. Our latest blog explores how proper sun safety—like seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and using SPF30+ sunscreen—can help prevent skin damage and promote long-term health. Partnering with the Melanoma Fund, we are committed to spreading awareness and fostering better sun safety habits in sports. Stay sun-safe and keep your game strong.

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Tackling the Future / Head in the Game

Tackling the Future / Head in the Game

Research now points towards repetitive head impacts as the contributing factor towards the risk of neurodegenerative disease. Safeguarding measures for head injuries remain under the microscope as we explore the role of head impacts in football.

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Safeguarding the Game: Enhancing Injury Prevention in Football

Safeguarding the Game: Enhancing Injury Prevention in Football

Football is the most popular sport in the UK, 71% crown it as the most dangerous receiving the highest sport injuries with impacts that go beyond the immediate pain and discomfort, leading to significant time off requiring extensive rehabilitation. For professional athletes, a severe injury can even be career-ending. In addition to the physical toll, sports injuries can also have significant psychological effects with athletes often experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, and depression following an injury.

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