Question 1

can i play football with pneumonia?

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Not Advisable: Besides physically limiting your ability to perform at your best, you increase the risk of more damage.  With elevated white counts from infections, the spleen may be enlarged and at risk to rupture if hit.  Playing when impaired, can increase your risk of injuries.  Symptoms from the pneumonia could mask more serious injuries that result from play.  If contageous, you'll likely spread the illness.

Question 2

can playing football effect my kyphosis?

Accepted Answer

No: No -kyphosis deformity is not affected by this.

Question 3

is it ok to play football with osteochondroma?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The size and location will determine if it will be a problem.  If it is a large one on a small stalk, near a joint, then it may potentially be fractured if it is hit hard enough.  That would be quite painful.  Check with an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate it by xray and make recommendations based on what your goals are in relation to the tumor.

Question 4

what can i do to get fit enough to play football?

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See below: You need both aerobic and strength training for football.  This should include weight workouts in the gym focusing on large muscle groups-squats, leg press, bench, etc. Aerobics should include some basic endurance with running but also has to include sprint work.

Question 5

how do you prevent injuries while playing football?

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Stretch.: Stretch your muscles and warm up your joints with a light jog, or other calisthenics to "loosen you up". Also, when  it comes to football, proper equipment and protective gear are obviously keys to preventing injury.

Question 6

should i stop playing football if i have shoulder pain?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I would recommend you see a shoulder specialist to get a clear reason for your shoulder pain and depending on the true diagnosis, you may have to consider modifying your activities.

Question 7

should i play football if i have osgood schlatters disease?

Accepted Answer

See below: Osgood–schlatter disease or syndrome (also known as tibial tubercle apophyseal traction injury and epiphysitis of the tibular tubercle) is an irritation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity.  It is characterized by painful lumps just below the knee and is most often seen in young adolescents.  I would listen to my body.  If it hurts stop playing.

Question 8

how long should i wait to play football if i have bursitis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: How long has it been going on.  What type of treatment are you receiving, how did it occur?
You should be able to resume play when the pain is gone.  I would have the ankle taped if it is an ankle, or at least wear a brace.

Question 9

can you tell me if i could play football with back problems?

Accepted Answer

You Can: However, will you hurt afterwards that is the million dollar question.  I would have you evaluated by a sports/spine physician who can give you the once over to get you the skinny you need to keep playing or not.  Good luck!

Question 10

how do i relieve the pain in my groin area after playing football?

Accepted Answer

Ice, rest nsaids: I would start with ice, rest and an NSAID medication
if the symptoms do not resolve within a few
days you should be examined
some of the severe groin injuries can take
6-8 weeks to heal.

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