Injuries among footballers can be categorised into muscle, ligament, tendon and bone injuries. It gets worse when all these organs are injured. [1/9]

Injuries can also be categorised into grades, from Grade I to Grade III. Grade III is most severe in which an organ ruptures or is torn off completely.

The recovery period for a Grade III injury can take a long time, at least three months.

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Here are FOUR steps that can be followed to reduce injury risks for footballers.

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1. GOOD TRAINING PITCH

A training pitch is used more often compared to a stadium pitch for matchdays. Thus, the quality of a training pitch must always be at a good level.

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Having different pitches for various weather conditions is a smart move to prevent an injury from happening.

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2. COMPLETE PHYSIOTHERAPY FACILITIES

The usage of advanced machines at a fully equipped physiotherapy center can help facilitate the recovery process for any injury. Having collaborations with foreign experts is a positive step that should be taken by a club.

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3. COACHES WHO UNDERSTAND INJURY ASPECTS

Coaches who have good experience and knowledge about injury aspects can plan a suitable training schedule for an injured player. This can help a team's capabilities to compete in following matches.

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4. PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

Every well-managed management aspect including finances, human resources and collaborations with third parties can help facilitate a recovery process.

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The management's adeptness

to incorporate sports science aspects is another step that should be commended.

This health information is provided by Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, team doctor of Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT). Luaskan Kuasamu Johor.

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