Overuse injuries are common in soccer (football) because repetitive activities such as running, sprinting, kicking, and changing direction place continual stress on the body. These injuries develop when tissues do not have sufficient time to recover between activities. Young players with intensive training schedules and frequent competition are especially at risk because of rapid physical growth that may reduce the body’s ability to endure relentless physical strain.
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