The Goalie Shoulder

Football is the most popular team sport worldwide. In the last global census undertaken by FIFA, it was estimated that there are over 300,000 clubs and 265 million people who participate in the sport along with more than 5 million referees. This equates to 4% of the world’s population.

In recent years, shoulder injuries have represented an increasing health problem in both male and female footballers. Just over a quarter of shoulder injuries (28%) sustained by professional football players are classed as severe because they are unavailable to take part in training or match play for around 28 days, which has both financial and performance implications for football clubs.
This website will provide information which can reduce the incidence of shoulder injuries within football, and suggest considerations for rehabilitation.

Additionally, remote or face-to-face consultations can be arranged to help maximize player availability and optimise functional recovery.