Health & Fitness

The following information has been kindly provided by the Village Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic at Golden Grove (with thanks to Mark Johns) and can be downloaded as PDF files.

• Stretching for Soccer. All soccer players should be very much aware of the importance of STRETCHING. Each player needs to stretch the important major muscle groups (eg. calf, thighs, hamstrings, buttocks, lower back, neck) through their full range of movement both before, during and after playing/training. These actions should be incorporated in the warm ups and cool downs.
• Sports Injuries. Sport participation and particularly soccer is an enjoyable part of the Australian lifestyle. It has many positive benefits by providing exercise, social contact, competition, weight control and promoting good health.
• Sports Nutrition. Sport’s Nutrition principles are essential to provide the fuel and energy for maximum sports performance. Both senior and junior soccer players need to train and play regularly, which places increased physical demands on their bodies. A little more thought and planning, and a change in eating habits, may provide players with a competitive edge via a healthy balanced diet.

Links to other health and fitness resources can be found on the Web Links page.