Most common soccer injuries

Soccer players need to be aware of the following injuries common in soccer

** calf strains
** ankle sprains
** foot fractures
** concussions
** knee sprain
** meniscal tears in knee
** kneecap bursitis
** femur fractures
** wrist fractures
** achilles tendonitis

The larger question many parents ask is whether or not soccer is a dangerous sport. The number of severe injuries and death is extremely low. The number of general injuries in soccer is, however, rather high. Most doctors and studies on soccer injuries put the rate at around that of competitive and distance running. The practice injury rate in soccer is around 3-4 injuries per 100 hours of play. The competition, or in-match injurt rate is much higher.