Join me in conversation with Shoban Rahulapaskaran, co-founder of Physio Circle. Its all about football specific injuries in this episode.

Shoban shares the most common football injuries and why it occurs.  We also touched on  the connection between the surfaces of pitches and football injuries and the research is pretty surprising. It is an aspect of the game though that has a profound impact on players' performance and risk of sustaining major injuries.

We also shed light on the recovery journey of a player, pointing out the conflicts that may arise when the pressure from coaches clashes with the recommended recovery period. It's a compelling conversation that opens your eyes to the intricacies of player protection and club priorities.

Wrapping up our discussion, we highlight the importance of personalized care for players, emphasizing the role of education in injury prevention. We navigate through the crucial elements of a warm-up and the role of activation drills in game preparation. Shoban speaks to the challenges of motivating players through their rehabilitation, offering his insights into the physical and mental requirements of the recovery journey.