{"id":12447,"date":"2025-02-04T21:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T02:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.physioextra.ca\/en\/health-tips\/super-bowl-common-injuries-in-american-football-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:57:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:57:55","slug":"american-football-common-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/health-tips\/american-football-common-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Bowl: Common Injuries in American Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Most common injuries in american football<\/h2>\n<p>Lower-body injuries are the most prevalent in American football, mainly due to quick direction changes, high-impact collisions, and explosive sprints. Among the most frequent injuries are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knee sprains<\/li>\n<li>Meniscus injuries<\/li>\n<li>Achilles tendon ruptures<\/li>\n<li>Ankle sprains<\/li>\n<li>Muscle strains (hamstring or groin pulls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The impact of playing surface: natural vs. synthetic turf<\/h2>\n<p>Did you know that the type of playing surface can influence injury risk? Several studies* have shown that synthetic fields are more likely to contribute to injuries than natural grass.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11363235\/#:~:text=The%20overall%20incidence%20rate%20of,injuries%2Fgame%20for%20artificial%20turf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A 2024 study analyzing lower-body injuries <\/a>requiring surgery during the <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">2021 and 2022 NFL seasons<\/span> found that<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> ACL reconstructions were more frequent on synthetic turf<\/span> (30 cases) than on natural grass (17 cases).*<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar_lookup?journal=Am%20J%20Sports%20Med&amp;title=An%20analysis%20of%20specific%20lower%20extremity%20injury%20rates%20on%20grass%20and%20FieldTurf%20playing%20surfaces%20in%20National%20Football%20League%20games:%202000-2009%20seasons&amp;author=EB%20Hershman&amp;author=R%20Anderson&amp;author=JA%20Bergfeld&amp;volume=40&amp;issue=10&amp;publication_year=2012&amp;pages=2200-2205&amp;pmid=22972855&amp;doi=10.1177\/0363546512458888&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A 2012 study<\/a> revealed that between <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">2000 and 2009, <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/ankle-pain\/\">ankle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/knee-pain\/\">knee<\/a> injuries were 22% more common<\/strong> on FieldTurf compared to natural grass.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While synthetic fields have improved over the years, they still pose a higher risk for certain injuries.<\/p>\n<h2>How to minimize the risk of injury?<\/h2>\n<p>If you play football or any other sport that involves quick direction changes and contact, here are some key tips to reduce your risk of injury:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Wear the right footwear:<\/strong> Use cleats designed specifically for synthetic fields to improve stability and reduce the risk of sprains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work on balance and proprioception:<\/strong> Strengthen your ankles, knees, and stabilizing muscles with single-leg balance exercises and proprioceptive drills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow a proper training regimen:<\/strong> A good conditioning program that includes strength training and explosive movement exercises will help you absorb impacts and change direction more efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consult professionals:<\/strong> Our <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/service\/kinesiology\/\" rel=\"noopener\">kinesiologists<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/service\/physiotherapy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">physiotherapists<\/a> can help you optimize your physical preparation and correct potential weaknesses to lower your injury risk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Football is a demanding sport, but with proper preparation, you can minimize risks and fully enjoy the game! Don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.physioextra.ca\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\">book an appointment<\/a> with our experts for a personalized assessment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11363235\/#:~:text=The%20overall%20incidence%20rate%20of,injuries%2Fgame%20for%20artificial%20turf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Surfaces in the National Football League During the 2021 and 2022 Seasons Nikit Venishetty\u00a0et al \u00a0\/ 2024 Aug 29<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hershman EB, Anderson R, Bergfeld JA, et al. An analysis of specific lower extremity injury rates on grass and FieldTurf playing surfaces in National Football League games: 2000-2009 seasons. Am J Sports Med. 2012;40(10):2200-2205. doi: 10.1177\/0363546512458888\u00a0[<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0363546512458888\">DOI<\/a>] [<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22972855\/\">PubMed<\/a>] [<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar_lookup?journal=Am%20J%20Sports%20Med&amp;title=An%20analysis%20of%20specific%20lower%20extremity%20injury%20rates%20on%20grass%20and%20FieldTurf%20playing%20surfaces%20in%20National%20Football%20League%20games:%202000-2009%20seasons&amp;author=EB%20Hershman&amp;author=R%20Anderson&amp;author=JA%20Bergfeld&amp;volume=40&amp;issue=10&amp;publication_year=2012&amp;pages=2200-2205&amp;pmid=22972855&amp;doi=10.1177\/0363546512458888&amp;\">Google Scholar<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most common injuries in american football Lower-body injuries are the most prevalent in American football, mainly due to quick direction changes, high-impact collisions, and explosive sprints. 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