Just how strong is the link between alcohol, smoking and stress? I’ll begin this article by supplying you with a general overview of modern living demands, this will help set the tone for the rest of the post.

General Overview

Foley (2010) writes that modern living has increased the delusion of self-importance to an individual. He writes we are desperate to seek a gourmet lifestyle despite the fact it isn’t sustainable. He claims people are more eager than ever to remain young and that the things that people want are devalued once they get them by the things they want next.

If this view is true of the country, it paints a rather grim picture! It suggests people are materialistic, self-consumed, frivolous and don’t care for things that truly matter. Morals, values etc.

I will now move on to give some statistics regarding excessive stress, smoking and alcohol consumption at a national level. First alcohol consumption: There are three types of drinking that have been identified as a cause of ill health. These are: Hazardous drinking, dependent drinking and harmful drinking. To find the defined meanings of these three types of drinking simply follow this hyperlink. The point that needs to be made here is that within the past few years there has been an increase in the amount of people that drink in these three types of ways.

In summary:

• For women who drink hazardously (Twice over the recommended limit once a week) there was a 7% to 16% from 1998 to 2006
• For men in the same category there was an increase from 20% to 24% within the same time period
• For men who drink harmfully (Show clear signs of alcohol-related harm) there was a rise from 19% to 24% from 2005 to 2007, and 8% to 15% for women through the same period of time
• For dependent drinking (people who have lost control of their drinking and have trouble withdrawing from alcohol) there has been a 24% increase between 2000 and 2007. Adult Psychiatric Morbidity in England, 2007: results of a household survey (NHS, 2009)

The worrying trend is that for all types of drinking that lead to ill health, there has been an increase in recent years. I want to look at why this may happen. In modern times people feel that they are having to work more and yet receive less pay. This is a cause of stress and rightly so. Alcohol is considered by many as an aid to unwind and/or relax. If the amount of stress rises in a persons life, the amount of alcohol they consume to try and counter the stress will increase. It is a vicious circle and is something that the government should look to combat at a national level. I will talk about what the government are doing to combat this later on in the article.

Smoking

In summary:

• There are around 10 million people who smoke in the UK, that is around a 6th of the population
• 22% of adult men are smokers and 19% of adult women are smokers
• Research suggests poorer people smoke. 14% of adults in managerial positions smoke where as 33% of adults in manual occupations smoke. (Action on Smoking and Health, 2014)

The last statistic suggests that a lack of money or a worry about where money is going to come from in order to make or maintain a living is a cause of stress on people. The following video gives reasons as to why people smoke, it also points out how advertising in years gone by have encouraged smoking. This has been extremely damaging to people as they would buy cigarettes and the nicotine within them caused people to become addicted, which essentially will kill a person over time.

Stress

In summary:

• Work-related stress is defined as a harmful reaction that people have to undue pressures and demands placed on them at work. (HSE, 2013)
• Work-related stress caused workers in Great Britain to lose 10.4 million working days in 2011/12 based on the LFS data. (HSE, 2013)

I myself have had first hand experience of what it is like to live with someone who suffers from work-related stress. The relative who suffers from the illness told me that missing days at work due to this illness only makes the illness worse. Having time off work for stress causes more stress because the person is worrying about having time off work. This is again another example of a vicious circle and is something which needs to be resolved. I will discuss later what is being done by the government to help fight the problem of stress within the UK.

I will now look at statistics concerning mental health, alcohol consumption and the smoking of cigarettes on a local level in Solihull, Birmingham.

Alcohol Consumption

In summary:

• Around 70% of admissions to hospitals in Birmingham are alcohol related
• Alcohol misuse has been a feature in over 500 cases of child protection from 2012
• The cost to the economy for people missing work through alcohol abuse is £30 million (Vaughan, M, 2012)

Heartlands Hospital situated near the center of Birmingham is within an area called Bordesley Green. A key question that relates to the topic in this article is, does the geographic have an effect on the persons drinking, smoking and stress? Many people in the Bordesley Green area are out of work and they may use alcohol to get rid of their problems if only a temporary solution. From what has been in this article already, it is clear that there is a link between stress and work. Whether it be that someone is out of work and can’t find a job or whether they have a job but it stresses them out. Work is the one constant that causes stress and the variables that people may use to help relieve that stress are smoking cigarettes and the consumption of alcohol.

Smoking

In summary:

• The figures show that the overall rate for smoking attributable deaths during 2006-08 was 211.09 per 100,000 population aged 35 and over in the West Midlands, compared to 206.81 for England
• The impact on the NHS is also evident in the volume of smoking attributable hospital admissions, which stands at almost 1,340 per 100,000 in the West Midlands compared to less than 1,266  for the whole of England (NHS, 2010)

These stats show that the average of deaths due to smoking in the West Midlands is higher than the rest of the country. Again the geographic of Birmingham and the West Midlands comes into question as the West Midlands holds a stigma that it is not a very nice place to live. If this is true, it may be a reason in itself as to why people smoke. They smoke because they are stressed and they are stressed because they can’t move out of an area they don’t like because they can’t afford to. The link between stress, work and smoking can be seen clearly in this example.

Stress

In summary:

• An organisation called Mental Healthy did a UK regional survey in 2010 and found that although the East Midlands is the happiest place to live in the UK – the West Midlands, Wales, Northern Ireland and London fared worst

This statistic cements the idea that the geographic has an effect on the stress of an individual. Added to the stress of everyday life is the fact that a person is just not happy with where they live. Waking up everyday and having the world around you acting as a depressant is only going to add to a persons level of stress.

I will now talk about what the government is doing to help combat excessive smoking, drinking and stress.

Smoking

The government have worked with the NHS to produce ‘Quit Kits’ designed to help the user quit smoking. In the kit you will find:

• A leaflet telling you where you can get professional help
• An addiction test to test your dependency on cigarettes
• Examples of medication to help stop smoking
• Celebration stickers
• A toy designed to help keep the hands busy instead of holding a cigarette

Having reviewed the Quit Kit myself, I would say it is good and can be effective but ultimately the success of the kit comes down to how motivated the person trying to quit is. I feel that this kit partnered with one to one direct support can really help people quit smoking. If you visit this website, there are many options as to how you can quit smoking along with the Quit kit and one to one support.

Alcohol Consumption

There is an organisation backed by the government called Alcoholics Anonymous. There are branches nationwide and offer people the chance to meet with other alcoholics in small groups and discuss and share their problems and work on finding common solutions. The number for alcoholics anonymous is: 0845 769 7555.

This organisation has been around for a number of years and the fact it is still trusted by the government indicates they believe this organisation is working.

To identify if you have a problem with alcohol consumption, visit this website. It will also provide you with further information as to how you can stop.

Stress

The following website is provided by the NHS. At the bottom of that page you will find a few tips on how to deal with stress, talking about stress to your GP is one suggestion for example. Another way to help combat stress is to find support groups local to you which can be done on a search directory on the above page.

Thanks for taking the time out to read my article! Please find below my five top tips to quit smoking, decrease alcohol consumption and to relieve stress.

My Top Five Tips to Quit Smoking

1. Do not go cold turkey! Trying to stop completely at once will not work! Reduce the amount you smoke daily until you feel ready to stop all together
2. If you have quit for a while but then lapse and smoke a cigarette, don’t think its all over! Simply try again and remind yourself how infuriating it was when you gave in and had  cigarette last time!
3. Quit with a friend. You can motivate and support each other along the way
4. Find a reason to quit. Do you have kids? Second-hand smoke will effect your children and could hinder their health. If not doing it for them do it for yourself! Add years onto your life expectancy by kicking the habit
5. Think of the benefits. Uplifted appearance, fresher breath and say goodbye to that horrible smell of cigarettes!

My Top Five Tips to Decrease Alcohol Consumption

1. Decrease slowly, trying to go cold turkey will not end well
2. Limit the amount of alcohol in the house. If the temptation is not there it decreases the chances of you drinking
3. Find a reason to quit. If you have children, do you want them to be drinking like you when they are your age? set a good example
4. Think of the money you will save. Alcohol is not cheap. Not buying it allows you to spend the money elsewhere for better purposes
5. Realise the consequences drinking has on your health. Problems with the liver is a common problem

My Top Five Tips to Decrease Stress

1. Take time out for yourself. If you spend a lot of time doing things for others, put yourself first for a while
2. Find a hobby. A hobby however simple it may be can help you forget about the stress’ of life for a while
3. Get plenty of sleep. A brain deprived of sleep will only make the feeling of stress worse
4. Spend time around those that make you happy. A night out with friends or a night in with the kids can really uplift or relax a person suffering with stress
5. Realise help is always on hand whether it be from friends, family or schemes set up by the government if you are looking for more professional help

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1. Protein Powder

Protein powder is one of the supplements that play a great role in the body and I’d recommend trying protein from Kinetica Sports. Typically, these proteins usually contain straight proteins and typically have little dietary fat or carbohydrates. Sometimes, protein powder will have no dietary fat or carbohydrates at all. It is essential that you keep in mind that other protein powders are on the market and each brand tries to achieve certain goals. Do your homework before buying any of these proteins and make sure you know what it is supplying your body.

2. Weight Gainer Supplements

Weight gainers are among the most common supplement that you will find and most people who take them involve strength training. These supplements usually target those people trying to build their muscle mass and for this reason, they require a calorie surplus. This calorie surplus plays a crucial role in the body, as it is the one that helps create some new body tissues when combined with some heavy weight lifting. Most weight gainer supplements will usually feature a combination of carbohydrates and proteins while some also include some fats though in small amounts.

3. Meal Replacement Supplements

The next highly convenient supplements that will perfectly in and around your lifestyle are the meal replacement supplements. These are essentially ready to server or pre-mixed drinks, which are convenient to take while training. Ideally speaking, meal replacement supplements are more or less the same as weight gain powers in that they will have dietary fat and carbohydrates added in. In most cases, meal replacement supplements recommended most sports have much lower values of calories. These supplements allow you to enjoy the advantage availed by a complete meal without risking to gain weight undesirably. 

4. Protein Snacks

Protein snacks are a very general category of convenient supplements, which are equally important just like the rest. While protein bars are included in this, you will find so many snack problems available out there that you should also consider. Such includes high protein cereals, power packed popcorn, protein puddings, protein jerky, protein pretzels and protein chips.

Just make sure that you explore your options for convenient supplements available on the market when deciding on what is right for you. All these supplements have all the nutrients you need to fully cover your dietary needs.

This means that receiving advice and guidance from professionals and experts can be of benefit. However, it also means getting help and assistance with what you want to put into your body. The old sayings of “you are what you eat” or “rubbish in, rubbish out” are all very true with respect to building muscles. The right diet can help you to feel great but there is also a lot to be said for taking supplements to provide you with further benefits in your muscle growth goals.

While protein supplements are very popular, you may receive more effective results by adding glutamine supplements to your regular routine. This is an amino acid and it has become a popular supplement amongst many within the body building and weight lifting community.

Glutamine is a very versatile supplement

There are many different benefits provided by glutamine and for this reason, it is considered to be one of the most versatile supplements. The human body has a number of amino acids in it but glutamine is the one that is most commonly found. As well as being found in the muscles, glutamine can be found in the brain, in your liver, in your lungs and even in your blood.

Help your muscle tissue to stay healthy

Scientific research has uncovered that exercise impacts on the muscle tissue, causing it to release sizeable doses of glutamine. If you work out regularly or in an intense manner, you may find that your glutamine levels will drop. In some cases, glutamine has been found to drop by around 50%. People working out intensely or regularly will find that their body uses up and gives out more glutamine than is found in a regular diet and what can be produced by the body.

One of the biggest reasons to add glutamine to your routine is the fact that it is an anti-catabolic agent. This means it can play a crucial role in preventing muscles tissues which are set to metabolised from breaking down. When the level of glutamine in the body falls, particularly after workouts, muscle tissue can be damaged and the body may enter a catabolic state. Therefore, adding glutamine to your body can prevent this from happening.

Take glutamine and stay healthy

A drop in glutamine can also impact on your immune system. This means if you are looking to stay as healthy as possible, topping up your glutamine levels makes a lot of sense. It is important to ensure that your immune system is properly fuelled when you are working hard. This can help to minimise the risk of overtraining and the negative side effects that come with this situation.

Another strong reason why many athletes look to boost their glutamine levels comes with the fact that it provides an anti-inflammatory benefit. This can help to reduce the level of inflammation that some athletes and body builders experience after a workout. For this reason, glutamine is also a supplement that is recommended for patients who are recovering from surgery or for people who have suffered burns, trauma and other ailments.

Sophisticated Gym Wear

This season is all about being a gentleman even when you are working out. Maybe it is the Great Gatsby effect, or simply that our gym wear has become dull; whatever the reason it is time to smarten up. Starting with this Superdry Henley T-Shirt. This is the perfect example of smart, functional sportswear. The collar adds in all the sophistication you need, whilst the logos are neatly placed to give the overall look of a college named sweat top. The Superdry collection at: www.littlewoodsireland.ie is a great place to start hunting for your gym look.

The general rules for sophisticated gym wear are plain colours, white high top trainers and of course a collar.

The Hooded Sweatshirt

When we consider the classic hooded top, we think thick material, bulky and too warm for the gym. However, they ultimately look timeless and are the epitome of sportswear, but they now have a fresher, gym perfect redesign. The hooded sweatshirt is breathable, easy to style over shorts or jogging bottoms and is fashion forward enough to be worn out after your workout.

Now, there are many forms of hooded sweatshirts available, from the long sleeved classic through to the short sleeved version. Which style you choose will really come down to what you are wearing the item for. Tennis, weights and kick boxing will require freedom of movement in your arms; opting for short sleeved here would definitely be the best look.

The Bright Trainers

When we say bright, we mean it. This seasons trainers are all about colour over anything else, from luminous oranges through to leaf greens – there will be a colour to suit everyone’s personality. Let’s face it, we may not all want to wear purple trainers, so this has to come down to you as an individual rather than what the trends decide for us.

If you are struggling to get on board with the incredibly bright, then why not pick a pair of running shoes like this Adidas pair from the collection of men’s running shoes at Littlewoods. The blue is bright enough to be bang on the trend, but they are muted enough to match with variety of shorts and sweatpants. On top of all this they promote the integral safety elements that you need when running. The EVA inner sole has been designed for maximum comfort and to take the full impact, making these trainers not just fashion forward, but protective of your joints too.

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Swimming

Speedo’s new Powerflash Thinstrap Muscleback suit is reasonably priced and comes in a range of candy colour-inspired colourways. Our personal favourite is the mid blue with the pale aqua and black details. The suit is made from super durable material that will allow you to get full daily use out of the Powerflash for a long time.

Football

Nike’s newest innovation in football boots are the Hypervenom model. Created in striking orange and black, the aesthetics of the boot reflect the agility and adaptability of the shoe, allowing the player to make extremely quick reactions on the pitch.  The boot is priced around £100 and is available from all major high street sporting goods retailers.

Tennis

Fred Perry racerback tennis dress from John Lewis. This item is the perfect ‘fashion’ look for a day on the court channelling Jordan from The Great Gatsby. The pleats create a fantastic retro 1920s look. A very classic outfit if you’re going somewhere special to relax and play some tennis.

Yoga

From the H&M sportswear range, we recommend their sports tops for affordable yoga wear. These lightweight items in fashionable neutrals and neon are perfect for stashing in your work bag ready for your class at the end of the day. H&M’s sportswear line has won rave reviews from plenty of fitness bloggers for style and affordability.

Dance

Bloch Crossover Fleece from MoveDancewear.com is a very handy and stylish addition to have in your dance wardrobe rotation.  It’s cropped style allows the item to be worn over a number of different shirts and leotards, which makes for a great cover up when the temperature gets a little chilly.

Climbing

Charko chalkbags are made in Barcelona from organic cotton. They come in a range of fun prints from camo, to grass, to newsprint. They come with drawstring closer and a brush holder. They’re also very reasonably priced, at just under £20.  Perfect for keeping your climbing essentials stowed away safely.

Running

Although you should find an expert running shoe retailer to find the perfect shoe for your feet and running style, the Saucony Progrid Mirage is new and claims to be able to give you a cushioning effect combined with a lightweight running shoe experience.

If you make an investment in your workout clothes, they should need replacing less often. Spending money on good quality brands can often be the more economical choice. Think about items in terms of cost-per-wear, so sometimes you might find it’s better to spend more. However, there are tons of great online resources which will give you honest reviews of the product you are interested in. Gather the best advice you can and remember – everyone is different, and everyone’s needs from workout wear differ accordingly.

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PHD Diet Whey for Fat Loss

So what exactly is it? And how does it work? As one of the two proteins found in cow’s milk, whey is actually very common and most people have had whey in their diet all their lives. Whey provides essential amino acids, which are the body’s building blocks for muscle tissue, energy production, brain metabolism, cardiovascular function, immune system function and more.

PHD Diet Whey is designed for anyone looking to lose weight as well as maintaining muscle mass. As well as a high protein blend, Diet Whey from PHD also contains barley starch as a source of healthy complex carbs.

If you want to make sure you get the most out of your diet whey protein, here’s how:

1. Use it as a meal replacement – whey protein should be a part of a healthy and balanced diet. It is designed to be a supplement to healthy eating and living but can be used as a meal replacement at your discretion. A great way of using this meal replacement is to choose one meal a day to replace it with.
2. Have a healthy eating plan – if you are wanting to get rid of fat and/or build muscle, it’s important to understand that whey protein alone won’t help you. It is a supplement and that means you must have a healthy eating plan in place. Include 5-a-day of fruit and veg and ensure you have protein, the right amount of carbs, fibre and all the essential vitamins in your diet.
3. Use whey post workout – the protein is designed to be absorbed quickly by your body and the best time for this to happen is after your workout session. After working out, your body provides the best structural positioning for absorption.
4. Build your workout plan – whey protein should be incorporated into a healthy living and exercise plan. Not only should you review your diet regularly but you should have a workout schedule in place if you want to see results. The most important thing about losing weight is to keep momentum and keep going.

If you would like to find out more about PHD Diet Whey, visit DynamicSportsNurtrition.co.uk today.

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So, disregarding crash diets and binge running, here are 5 healthy ways that you can stay in shape this summer with minimal effort and maximum health benefit.

1. Portion Control

Cutting out meals and drastically reducing diet is a popular way to lose weight in a hurry, but unfortunately it is also one of the least sustainable (and least healthy) methods of weight loss. Often, once people reach a target weight, they resume eating normally and quickly gain back those extra pounds. So, instead of “crashing” your diet, focus on mild but sustainable portion control. Eat slowly and stop when you’re full – not when you can’t eat anymore.

2. Eat Breakfast

You’ve certainly heard the old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. With specific regard to staying in shape, breakfast is important because it triggers our metabolism. Once you’ve put something in your stomach in the morning, your body will burn calories more effectively throughout the day, helping you to avoid unnecessary weight gain.

3. Employ Resistance Training

Many people are afraid that resistance training will simply build bulk rather than help keep weight off. However, resistance training is actually most effective in that it provides a massive calorie-burning burst. Working in some weight training 3 to 4 days a week will help your body to keep off extra calories in between, and will also make your cardio workouts more effective.

4. Vary Your Workouts

When crashing for beach season, a lot of us tend to shoot for excessive running, because it is perceived as the best way to drop weight. However, varying your workout routine will keep you from losing interest, and ultimately makes for a more sustainable effort. Running, cycling and swimming are all great options, but think about working in entertaining exercise as well – beach activities, summer sports, etc.

5. Get Enough Sleep

Finally, try your best to get the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Studies show that this proper rest helps your body to attack fat, instead of muscle, with calorie burning efforts, and that keeps you in the best shape.

Building muscle mass is something everyone should consider when trying to keep fit. Whether you visit the local gym, go running every day or decide to take up a contact sport, it’s important that your body has the strength needed to get you through each session without succumbing to fatigue.

Top tips

Every muscle mass-building routine should be intense, rhythmic and set to a strict timetable. This will ensure that you get the best possible results from your workout.

There are a number of sure-fire routines to help you build muscle mass effectively and flawlessly. To get you on the right track, here are a couple you could try to help get you started:

Routine one

Preferred mainly by gym members, this one has pretty much all bases covered. It involves:

• Taking three off-days a week: this allows for effective recovery from intense workout sessions and ensures some sort of continuity
• One day working on the chest/triceps/shoulders
• One day working on the legs
• One day for the back/biceps
• One day for the calves/abs

Training each muscle group over the course of a day every week is shown to be effective, but a whole day for muscle recovery isn’t necessary.

Routine two

This is used by many athletes to help build up muscle mass, and has pretty good results. This routine involves:

• Two sessions for the legs
• Two sessions for the upper body
• Three off-days

This is easy to understand, plus recovery time is ample enough to restore energy levels for each session. During each session, they can focus on different parts of the body, which provides a little flexibility.

Nutrition

As far as building muscle is concerned, supplements can help. Whether in the form of energy drinks such as Craze from Driven Sportsor whey protein drinks, they can help to boost you when you need it the most pre or post-workout.

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Luke here. How are you all doing? I hope you’re all training hard and aren’t letting the dark, cold weather put you off!

With Christmas just around the corner, I think this time of year is the most difficult when it comes to exercise and nutrition. My advice to you is to check out the health tips on the Bupa website. They’ve brought out a healthy 25 day advent calendar and each day offers you free advice to help you have a happy, healthy Christmas.

Here at 4Ever Fitness, we like doing things in 4′s so I’ve given you my favourite four days so far below.

1. Keep your seasonal snacking healthy

You know where I’m going with this. I can remember my Mam and Dad always having crisps and nuts out at Christmas and it was almost impossible to avoid eating them. Why not try some juicy oranges instead though? Full of vitamin C and really good for you.

2. Get outside to feel better inside

Everyone feels like lying on the sofa all day over Christmas. It’s a time to recharge those batteries. Getting outside in the fresh air can do you wonders though. I don’t know if there’s a better feeling than inhaling that cool, crisp air. If the suns out too, you’ll be secretly topping up your vitamin D levels.

3. Deck the halls

If you are decorating your house this year or maybe having a Winter tidy up, did you know that an hour’s worth of hoovering can burn up to 250 calories? This is the equivalent of one mince pie. So before you eat that pie, why not run the hoover around the house first.

4. Walk to the beat and lift your mood

If you already have one or have asked Santa for an iPod this year, music is great to listen to while out walking. It helps you pick up the pace and burn more calories.

Thanks again for reading and please have a happy, safe and healthy Christmas!

This article is a sponsored post on behalf of Bupa UK.

I play Sunday League football, do you? Football is simply the best sport in the world and an everlasting standing ovation is due to the Englishman who first invented the sport. However, it can also be a rather dangerous sport and those who play Sunday League football regularly will testify to this. From leg to head injuries, many men suffer from long term health problems due to injuries picked up on the football pitch. Here are accounts of some of the injuries that Sunday League footballers commonly suffer and their long term effects.

Crucial Knee Ligament Damage

Our knees are a lot more intricate and complex than one would believe and are made up of four main ligaments – the medial collateral ligament (MCL), the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and the posterior cruciate ligament.

Upon injuring our knees, often more than one of these ligaments becomes damaged.

While surgery isn’t always required following crucial ligament damage, one looking to return to playing football as quickly as possible ought to go under the knife to ensure a speedy and proper recovery. Furthermore, repairing the ligament through surgery and subsequent appropriate training reduces the prevalent risk of the sufferer getting arthritis later on in their life.

Damaging one’s crucial knee ligaments can be both extremely painful and also damaging to a footballer’s amateur career.

Head Injuries

Damage to one’s head on a football field is a matter taken very seriously by those involved in the sport. This is to the extent that once a player shows signs of a head injury it is obligatory for the referee to stop the game until either the correct treatment is applied or the player is off the pitch.

Head injuries can happen on the pitch most commonly, through collisions, which can occur during matches quite frequently.

However, heading the ball frequently over a period of time can also cause a long term head injury claimexperts – although such assertions are for the time being inconclusive.

Nevertheless, brain damage and concussions with long term side effects can occur due to head injuries on the football pitch.

Bone Breakage

By far the most feared of all Sunday League football injuries is breaking a bone. Fractures to our bones can occur in a variety of manners. The first is a clean break to the bone that excludes any break through the skin or surrounding tissue damage. This is the least problematic type of bone breakage.

However, sometimes the surrounding tissue and skin is damaged, which increases the risk of infection significantly.

Bone fractures can occur due to a number of different reasons on a football pitch.

Sometimes the studs at the bottom of a footballer’s boots can get stuck into the grass, and a due to tackle coming in, the player will suffer from a bone breakage in their leg. It is therefore important to ensure that the grass on the pitch isn’t too long and one wears the appropriate football boots for specific conditions.

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