Football injuries can be extremely unpleasant, especially when left untreated.Not being able to play at 100 percent is not only negative in terms of technical performance results but can also impact the phyche of the player.Serious footballers view the game as an extention of their identity.Not being able to perform due to an injury can therefore cause a lot of internal conflicts to a player who is hurt.
Different types of injuries
If moving the injured limb with external help (rather than voluntary movement) causes pain, then the injury lies in a joint, bone or a ligament. Otherwise, the pain is from a torn muscle or tendon.
Abrasions
Abrasions typically occur due to falling down or from physical contact with another player. They must be disinfected with an antibiotic and covered up right away. Abrasions are rarely bad enough to prevent a player from continue playing.
Strains
Pulled muscles may be a problem depending on their severity. A player may experience anything from minor discomfort to inability to move the injured part. Torn muscles usually happen due to a violent or exaggerated movement of a particular limb. Not warming up properly is the major cause of straining a muscle.
Sprains & fractures
Joints or bones are generally damaged by an extreme contortion or physical contact with an enemy player. Recovering from such incidents can be very time consuming.
Treatment
R.I.C.E. (Rest Ice Compress Elevate)
The injured muscle, tendon or other tissue has to be immobilized and cooled with ice as soon as possible.Ice the area for 5 to 20 minutes every hour for the first two or three days or until it no longer looks or feels hot.Compressing the injured part is another method for relieving the pain and limiting swelling.Have it wraped with a bandage for 30 minutes and then keep it unwraped for about 15 minutes.Begin wrapping from the point farthest from the heart and wrap toward the center of the body.Meanwhile, you should try to keep your damaged limb elevated (above heart level) to reduce swelling.You may prop it up so that it is elevated while you sleep.After the third day, heat can be applied to the injured area.If you have torn a muscle, light massage may also be helpful.
Recovery
M.S.A (Movement Strength Alternate Activities)
Once the injured part begins to heal, you must apply the M.S.A. method.Work at establishing a full range of motion as soon as possible after the injury. This will help maintain flexibility during healing and prevent the scar tissue formed by the injury from limiting future performance. Gradually strengthen the injured area once the inflammation is controlled and a range of motion is re-established. Do regular exercise using activities that do not strain the injured part. This should be started a few days after the injury, even though the injured part is still healing. 
