Stopping injuries from becoming ongoing niggles that affect performance, or worse, major issues requiring time off sport, can depend on what you do immediately after you get injured.
Doing the right thing in the beginning gives huge benefits later on in terms of full recovery.
Some players go back too quickly, trying to pass off a small injury, thinking it will go away with time or running it off. This can cause longer term issues.
So manage your injuries right from the beginning, and get assessed early so you know what to do to get back well to your football.
Have a look at our infographic below to get a sense of the key things to do in the first 1-3 days post injury.
