Concussions & Soccer
Soccer is the most concussed sport behind only football and hockey!
We understand the passion and dedication soccer players have for the game. We’re equally passionate about helping athletes who suffer from the effects of a concussion.
Athletes who return to play without allowing their brain to heal first may be setting themselves up for serious long-term consequences. Every concussion is unique and and so are we. We prioritize your overall well-being and your return to play, using evidence-based protocols to guide your recovery every step of the way.
Moore MyoWorx is Denver’s beacon of hope in concussion treatment and we’ve welcomed soccer players from all over the country, providing a dedicated and successful treatment course where traditional methods have seen little effect. Consider these stats:
In the 2021-2022 school year, concussions made up 10.6% of all boys’ soccer injuries and 21.9% of injuries in girls’ soccer.
2 out of 10 high school athletes who play contact sports (including soccer) will get a concussion this year.
Girls soccer players, in particular, have been found to be about as likely to suffer concussions as boys football players—and three times more likely than boys soccer players. They are also more likely to report concussion symptoms than men do.
In 2016, U.S. Soccer implemented new rules to improve head safety making heading no longer allowed during practice or game play for players 10 and younger.
Featured Success Storie: Natalie
“My normal daily life went away…the spark in me was gone.”
A concussion on the soccer field turned into daily headaches, nausea, depression, lost schooling, and a very frustrating journey looking for anyone who could give her life back.
Then she found MyoWorx.
“I had a headache for a whole year before going to MyoWorx.”
Effective Concussion Treatment: Get Back to Being You!
Our concussion treatment is the only approach that alleviates all four categories of concussion symptoms: Cognitive, Physical, Emotional and Sleep.
The "Return to Play" guidelines do not guarantee that your player is "healed" and ready for competition.
Here’s why our treatment approach is different:
We include cognitive, vision, balance, strength and ROM testing
We focus on a high frequency, short duration treatment protocol that gets quicker results
Our treatment hands the power back to the individual and treatment team (including athletic trainers and your primary care provider)
We prepares athletes to return to the field but also be more resilient in the future.
Our approach is evidence-based and has enabled 89% of our clients to reclaim their lives from the shadows of concussion including the following symptoms:
Headaches and migraines
Dizziness and balance problems
Fatigue that isn’t alleviated by rest
Difficulty with memory and concentration
Insomnia and other sleep disturbances
Increased sensitivity to light and noise
Blurred or double vision
Irritability and mood swings
Anxiety and depression
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Changes in taste and smell
Slowed cognitive processing
Featured Partner:
Premier Soccer Development Academy
We are proud to partner with Premier Soccer Development Academy.
PSD is one of the most sought after soccer training academies in Colorado. Founder Sean Kelty has been training players of all ages and abilities for the past 20 years. PSD offers private and small group training, camps and clinics, and team opportunities through Rush soccer and the Women’s Professional Soccer League.
Sean understands the prevalence of concussions in soccer and wants to make sure he is doing everything he can to educate and provide a “helping hand” for any of this athletes and families that may suffer a concussion or struggling with post concussion symptoms. His athletes go through a concussion screening process and Moore Myoworx consults with families who may need attention.
“We’re thrilled to join together with Moore MyoWorx in our shared commitment to providing the best in training and care to our soccer athletes. By combining our expertise and resources, we are poised to elevate the standard of excellence in soccer performance and rehabilitation. Together, we empower athletes to reach their full potential on the field while prioritizing their health and well-being off the field.”
- Sean Kelty, Premier Soccer
Learn more about Premier Soccer Development
Centennial, Colorado
Moore Myoworx proudly partners with organizations in the community that care about the prevention and treatment of concussions as well as post concussion syndrome.
“If someone is suffering from PCS, I cannot encourage them enough to come to Moore MyoWorx. The first day I walked in, I could barely talk, I was incoherent, I was in so much pain. Now, I am really doing great and almost completely symptom-free.”
-Cassie
Moore MyoWorx is an industry leader in concussion treatment, so you can back to the things you love.
Other Resources & Research
How Dangerous Are Soccer Concussions? They May Cause Lasting Damage (Scientific American)
Why Concussions in Soccer Affect Girls Differently Than Boys (Storelli)
Why Women’s Soccer Players are Worried About Their Brains (Bleacher Report)
Statistics Show Girls' Soccer Has Second Highest Rate of Concussions after Football (Spectrum News)
Female Soccer Players Suffer the Most Concussions in High School Sports (Science Daily)