The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) recently released a position statement recommending the FIFA 11+ program for ACL injury prevention in youth soccer players. The FIFA 11+ program is a 20 minute warm-up that consists of 15 exercises including running, strength, plyometrics, and balance. The program is intended to be completed before training and game sessions.

CASEM is also recommending that soccer teams collaborate with a qualified health professional in the institution of an ACL injury prevention program for the team's training sessions.  

I have over 15 years of soccer playing experience. Having torn my own ACL playing soccer and have seen many teammates and patients with torn ACLs, I can really see the value of this program to prevent ACL injuries in soccer. Please contact me ([email protected]) if you would like more assistance to implement this program with your soccer team.

For all exercises, correct performance is of great importance: please refer to the 11+ MANUAL for all details or the 11+ program.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Canada Day!  Dr. Steph and her "Canadian Princess" Madeline.  It's hard to believe she is almost four weeks old!