	{"id":181024,"date":"2026-02-19T10:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=181024"},"modified":"2026-02-20T10:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:47:30","slug":"fewer-injuries-better-performance-the-power-of-a-targeted-warm-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/fewer-injuries-better-performance-the-power-of-a-targeted-warm-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Fewer Injuries, Better Performance: The Power of a Targeted Warm-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the specifics in a <strong><em>practical free workshop<\/em><\/strong> next Wednesday 25<sup>th<\/sup> February, from 5.15pm at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurophysiogeelong.com.au\/\"><strong>Neuro Physio Geelong<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can click <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=Q86hK5UoOEi_U66gf6r3lIitIXVYaWJHl8yPWVxSvYtUNjJQREVHMjY1WkdZNTZJSUxVWFIxMk1PRy4u&amp;origin=QRCode&amp;route=shorturl\">here to register.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Every coach and trainer wants to know the secret to keeping injury levels low throughout the season.\u00a0 What is it, you ask?\u00a0 How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>10 minutes per session, that\u2019s it.\u00a0 Warm-up routines are standard practice, but are they always well planned?\u00a0 Do they consider the movements and skills required in your sport, and the common injuries your athletes might face?\u00a0 Do they adequately prepare your body for contact, agility and speed?\u00a0 For years now, elite sports clubs have learned about the role of targeted, neuromuscular warm-ups and how they are slashing injury rates \u2013 both muscle and joint sprains and strains, and contact injuries like concussion.\u00a0 Next week, we\u2019re bringing this knowledge to grassroots level, and warmly invite any interested local trainers and coaches to attend.\u00a0 These warm-ups can be applied to kids and adults, so everyone can benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Workshop content will build on the strong foundations provided by the FIFA 11+ adults and kids programs and the Football Australia Perform+.\u00a0\u00a0 We\u2019ll break into small groups (according to sport) to facilitate specific exercise selection that will form a suitable warm-up for various sports, not just soccer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_181023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-181023\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-181023 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08394_websize-683x1024.jpg?_t=1771456967\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08394_websize-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08394_websize-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08394_websize-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08394_websize-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08394_websize.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-181023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geelong workshop brings elite injury prevention to local grassroots clubs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does \u201cneuromuscular\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Neuromuscular refers to the coordination between the nervous system and the muscles they connect with.\u00a0 Good neuromuscular function is necessary for strength, balance, stability and body awareness (proprioception).\u00a0 Programs that build neuromuscular control strive to lower risk of collisions or falls, and biomechanical problems that can lead to injuries, including concussion.\u00a0 Unfortunately, there is no single unicorn exercise that delivers the results of a comprehensive neuromuscular warm-up!\u00a0 At next Wednesday\u2019s workshop, we\u2019ll simplify the exercise routine as much as possible so that you have suitable options depending on your training time and the level of your athlete cohort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How effective are these warm-ups?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Very!\u00a0 A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39481367\/\">systematic review<\/a>, which groups the world\u2019s best research on a chosen topic, was released last year and found that athletes completing the FIFA 11+ prevention program had a 40% reduction in head and neck injuries , including concussion, compared to those performing standard warm-ups.\u00a0 Another study found that the FIFA 11+ prevention program resulted in significantly fewer injuries, with a much greater difference when comparing moderate and severe injuries, including contact injuries.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_181026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-181026\" style=\"width: 597px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-181026 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08379_websize-683x1024.jpg?_t=1771457077\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08379_websize-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08379_websize-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08379_websize-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08379_websize-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/DSC08379_websize.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-181026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Neuro Physio Geelong offers free concussion screening for local players.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Concussion management at Neuro Physio Geelong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based at our purpose-built rehab facility in South Geelong, we pride ourselves in our expert concussion assessment and rehabilitation.\u00a0 Our highly skilled physiotherapists and exercise physiologists can manage concussion injuries from as early as day four, and we are well connected with other local health professionals (psychologists, sports physicians and GPs) to deliver multi-disciplinary care with the athlete at its heart.\u00a0 We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurophysiogeelong.com.au\/concussion-management\"><strong>free baseline concussion screening<\/strong><\/a> assessments to athletes with a recent concussion history (past three years) to make sure they are functioning normally before the start of the season, and not putting themselves at a higher risk of future injury.\u00a0 We have coordinated this free workshop to deliver on our values of collaboration and excellence; we know it is important to share our knowledge to help our local sporting community be more aware of concussion injuries and what can be done to prevent them.<\/p>\n<p>For the <strong>Health Professionals<\/strong> in the audience, Rosie Marsiglio (Director \u2013 Neuro Physio Geelong) is presenting on the topic of Concussion as part of Project Echo &#8211; Emergencies in Primary Care Series on Tuesday 17<sup>th<\/sup> March.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/westvicphn.com.au\/events-education\/upcoming-events\/project-echo-emergencies-in-primary-care-series\/\">Register here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We manage all kinds of concussion injuries, not just sport-related, and for all ages.\u00a0 If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms following a concussion, call us 03 4207 0279 to book an appointment or check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurophysiogeelong.com.au\/concussion-management\">website<\/a> to find out more.\u00a0 Wondering what concussion rehab involves?\u00a0 Check out our video blog post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neurophysiogeelong.com.au\/blog\/concussion-rehab-101-what-does-it-look-like\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I can\u2019t get to the workshop, where can I find a copy of the published soccer programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Posters and manuals can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/footballaustralia.com.au\/performance\/football-australia-perform\">Football Australia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalhub.fifa.com\/transform\/267e6937-b83a-478e-b585-a99196afe744\/The-11-_FIFA-Medical\">FIFA<\/a> websites for free download.<\/p>\n<p>Workshop registration will close at 5pm Monday 23<sup>rd<\/sup> February \u2013 <a 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