Football is a rigorous sport that demands rapid speed changes, pivoting, sideways and backwards displacement and jumping motions that combine all these movements. Thus it is inevitable that footballers are predisposed to injury. Football injuries that respond to Pilate’s treatment are those affecting the lower limbs. Injuries to the upper leg often result from direct blows which may lead to bruising in the muscle area.

Injuries sustained around the knee, usually because of twisting actions or blows to the knee tend to place stress on the ligament. Wearing the correct studs in your football boots and using shin pads are important to prevent severe injuries in the lower limbs.

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“We have found great benefit with the introduction of Pilates sessions at Preston North End FC. Both the 1st team professionals and the youth team have weekly sessions of Pilates in an attempt to address the various weaknesses in player’s core control. It plays a key part of our preventative rehabilitation strategies that we implement at the football club.”

STEVE KEMP – MSc. BSc (hons), GSR, MCSP, SRP
Head Physiotherapist Preston North End FC

“Pilates has been an essential part of our conditioning programme since pre-season training. Nisha has provided the team with first class teaching skills and excellent knowledge in this area.”

Lee Nobes BA (Comb Hons), BSc (Hons), MCSP SRP, GSR
Head Physiotherapist Oldham Athletics FC

“Many thanks for your support on our recent trip to Mottram Hall. The session was excellent and very well received by all the players and staff as discussed we hope to continue with regular sessions back home and we are currently looking for somebody of your high standard to help take this forward.”

Malcolm Stuart
Head Physio. Brighton & Hove Albion FC