Soccer Resources
OrthoVirginia is proud to be a sponsor for many soccer teams across Virginia. The material here is gathered so soccer players at all levels, as well as their coaches and families, can stay healthy and safe as they play.
Videos
Watch videos from our providers to gain more information about common injuries encountered in soccer and the treatments for those issues.
- The Importance of Foot and Ankle Strenghtening in Athletes
- Baseline Concussion Testing: What It Is and Who It Is For
- Who is the Primary Care Sports Medicine Patient?
- Orthopedic Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Why and When
- Meniscus A to Z
- ACL Treatment Options
- Choosing the Right ACL Treatment
- How to Tell If You’re Ready to Return to Playing Sports
- Assessing Injuries in Youth Sports
- The Pandemic’s Impact on Athletes’ Training and Injuries
- Young Athletes Should Not Have Joint Pain
Blogs
Prepare for the Season
- The Importance of Preseason Physicals
- Common Soccer Injuries
- The 5 Best Strength Exercises for Soccer Players
- The Importance of Foot and Ankle Strengthening in Athletes
- 7 Nutrition Tips for Teenage Athletes
- Tips for Working Out in Cold Weather vs. Hot Weather
- Hydration Tips to Help Beat the Heat
- Quick Tips to Prevent Common Running Injuries
- Baseline Concussion Testing
If You’re Injured
If you’re injured, you can head to Ortho On Call for urgent orthopedic care. If it’s a severe injury, dial 911 or head to the emergency room.
- Who is the Primary Care Sports Medicine Patient?
- Orthopedic Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Why and When
- Hamstring Injury Treatment and Prevention
- ACL Treatment Options
- Choosing the Right ACL Treatment
- Meniscus Tears and Treatment
- Kneecap Dislocations
- Achilles Tendonitis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Achilles: Haglund’s Syndrome and Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty
- Common Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
- Causes and Prevention of Stress Fractures in the Foot and Ankle
- Minimally Invasive Os Trigonum Excision
- Sports Injuries in Female Athletes
- Concussion Recognition and Treatment
- Management of Concussions and Post-Concussive Syndrome
- How to Tell If You’re Ready to Return to Playing Sports
For Parents
Parents are a crucial part of a student-athlete’s success. These blog posts are geared towards parents of athletes.
- Behind the Scenes: How Can Parents Best Help Student-Athletes?
- Overuse Injury Basics for Parents
- Assessing Injuries in Youth Sports
- Youth Athletes Should Not Have Joint Pain
- Dos and Don’ts: Knee Braces, Slings, and Boots
- The Pandemic’s Impact on Athletes’ Training and Injuries
OrthoVirginia Sports Performance
OrthoVirginia’s Sports Performance program is designed to help athletes transition back to the playing field after physical therapy. The dedicated physical therapists and trainers specialize in performance enhancement to minimize your risk of re-injury.
Soccer Sponsorships
OrthoVirginia sponsors many soccer teams around the state to encourage athletes to be safe and healthy as they exercise.
- University of Richmond
- George Mason University
- Liberty University
- Alexandria Soccer Association
- Arlington Soccer
- Central Virginia United Soccer
- Forest Youth Athletic Association
- Gunston Soccer
- McLean Soccer
- New River United Soccer
- Richmond Kickers
- Southeastern Virginia Women’s Soccer Association
- Virginia United FC