Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Are there any guidelines for veteran soccer players?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Stretch: In my opinion the most overlooked preventative treatment for older athletes is proper stretching prior to competition.
Answered 10/3/2016
6.3k views
Thank
Strong hamstrings: Protect acl with strong hamstrings.
Answered 3/5/2012
6k views
Thank
Fitness base: Your body at 40 will not perform the same as it did at 20. Sorry. So develop a good fitness base of running longer distances (2-4 miles) and then do active stretching. Do 10-15 minutes of agility or ball work in circuits. Then rest. Use ice liberally after working out.
Answered 5/14/2016
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
People also searched for:
I just had a closed complete transverse fracture of the upper distal 3r of the tibia, what are my guidelines for returning to soccer?
How can i be a healthy soccer player?
Why do so many soccer players tear their acl?
What type of exercises should I be doing as a soccer player?
Please explain what exercises would be best for soccer players?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
