The following link is to a document that sets out the guiding principles and provides general advice regarding the management of concussion in football in Australia. Link to FFA Concussion Guidelines The Guidelines have been produced by Football Federation Australia (FFA). The Guidelines are of a general nature...
11+ Kids shown to effectively reduce overall severe and lower extremity injuries The 11+ Kids warm-up was developed by FIFA to be a fun and effective protocol for younger players (under the age of 14) to learn to move well and build upon their fundamental movement...
The Heartbeat of Football, in conjunction with Sutherland Shire Football Association, will be conducting FREE Heart Health Checks : SUNDAY 30TH APRIL KAREELA SOCCER FIELDS 10.00am TO 2.00pm Please come along and get your FREE health heart check. Invitation is open to all players, coaches, managers and supporters. Giving up...
The issue of concussion is one that affects a wide variety of sports across all levels, from amateur games right up to elite athletes. Quite rightly it is a topic that has received greater attention in recent times as coaches, athletes and medical staff work...
The SSFA is pleased to support The University of Sydney as it undertakes a research study to develop Knowledge of Concussion in the Sporting Community. All interested parties are invited to take part in this study; that will help to improve our understanding of concussion recognition...
The start of the football season often means new boots. Finding the right boot is important for both comfort and injury prevention The following tips will help you decide on the boot that is best for you. Upper A lot of research has gone into developing the optimal...
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries in football. A sudden jolt or twist can overstretch and tear the supporting ligaments of the joint. Early treatment of a sprained ankle can help to speed recovery and minimize the symptoms. Symptoms The symptoms of ankle...
The hamstring muscles run down the back of the leg from the pelvis to the back of your knee. Hamstring injuries are common in sports involving sprinting, especially hockey and football. An injury can range from minor strains to total rupture of the muscle. Early...
Don't wait until Monday to start treating your weekend sports injuries any longer - Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy now offers an Acute Injury Service on Saturdays at both our Shire clinics. Sick of sitting around hospitals on Saturday afternoons with ankle sprains after your game? Want to...
The start of the football season often means new boots. Finding the right boot is important for both comfort and injury prevention. The following tips will help you decide on the boot that is best for you. Features to look for when buying a boot Upper A lot of...
Warming up with a dynamic routine prepares the body mentally and physically. A warm-up will improve the effectiveness of training, improve athletic performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. WHY WARM-UP? The two key warm-up goals are to: 1. Prepare the athletes specifically for the training/competition to follow, both...
Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy is an established centre of excellence in the provision of sports and general physiotherapy in the Sutherland Shire. Established in 1995 the practitioners at Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy are recognised specialists in football injury rehabilitation and are able to provide players with the...
