EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 34 MIN
#032 MSK Physiotherapy Series - Angela Jackson - Youth Injuries in Sport
from Women’s Football Hub · host womensfootballhub8
🎙️ WFH Podcast: Youth Injuries in Women’s Football with Angela Jackson Episode Overview In this episode of Women’s Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent sits down with Angela Jackson, a consultant physiotherapist and strength & conditioning expert, to dive into one of the most crucial topics in youth football—injuries in young female players. From growth-related injuries to training loads and injury prevention, Angela shares must-know insights for coaches, parents, and players. Whether you're working with a youth team or just passionate about the game, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge! What You’ll Learn in This Episode ⚽ How growth & maturation affect young female players 🚑 Common injuries in girls vs. boys & why they happen 🏃♀️ The dangers of early specialization & high training loads 👀 Key injury warning signs for parents & coaches 🩺 Why traditional injury advice (like “just rest”) may not work 📊 How to modify training & keep young athletes playing safely Key Quotes from Angela Jackson 💬 “Growth is part of the game, and it creates a dynamic challenge in youth sports. We can’t stop it, but we can manage it.” 💬 “Too much too soon is the biggest risk factor for injuries in young athletes.” 💬 “Losing a period is NEVER normal for a young female athlete. It’s a sign something is wrong.” Resources & Links 🔗 Visit Angela’s website: https://kidsback2sport.com/ 📖 Download free injury guides: https://kidsback2sport.com/resources/ 📢 Follow Women’s Football Hub for more insights: IG @womens.football.hub
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🎙️ WFH Podcast: Youth Injuries in Women’s Football with Angela Jackson Episode Overview In this episode of Women’s Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent sits down with Angela Jackson, a consultant physiotherapist and strength & conditioning expert, to dive into one of the most crucial topics in youth football—injuries in young female players. From growth-related injuries to training loads and injury prevention, Angela shares must-know insights for coaches, parents, and players. Whether you're working with a youth team or just passionate about the game, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge! What You’ll Learn in This Episode ⚽ How growth & maturation affect young female players🚑 Common injuries in girls vs. boys & why they happen🏃♀️ The dangers of early specialization & high training loads👀 Key injury warning signs for parents & coaches🩺 Why traditional injury advice (like “just rest”) may not work📊 How to modify training & keep young athletes playing safely Key Quotes from Angela Jackson 💬 “Growth is part of the game, and it creates a dynamic challenge in youth sports. We can’t stop it, but we can manage it.”💬 “Too much too soon is the biggest risk factor for injuries in young athletes.”💬 “Losing a period is NEVER normal for a young female athlete. It’s a sign something is wrong.” Resources & Links 🔗 Visit Angela’s website: https://kidsback2sport.com/ 📖 Download free injury guides: https://kidsback2sport.com/resources/ 📢 Follow Women’s Football Hub for more insights: IG @womens.football.hub
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