Strong Foundations: Wellness for Young Football Players & Their Families

A free, relaxed talk for football families on growth spurts, recovery and niggles, plus a hands-on warm-up for kids. With Dr EJ Alter. Is your child getting stronger, or just getting by? They’re training more, playing more and growing fast. But have you ever wondered: • Why do some kids keep picking up the same niggles while others don’t? • Why does my child seem clumsy or sore during a growth spurt? • Are they actually recovering between games, or just pushing through? • What can I do at home to help, without being a sideline coach? Most advice focuses on where it hurts. This talk looks at what’s underneath. It covers how your child’s body is built and organised as they grow, and why that shapes how they move, how well they bounce back, and how they handle the knocks that come with the game. What you’ll walk away with A clear, simple understanding of why a strong, well-balanced body moves and recovers better • What growth spurts do to coordination and balance, and why it matters • Signs worth watching for that are easy to miss • Practical habits for home: sleep, food, recovery and varied movement • A short warm-up routine your child can use before training and games • A chance to see simple movement checks in action and ask your own questions Presented by Dr EJ Alter, Chiropractor, Fusion Chiropractic