In this article, Dr. David C. Johannesmeyer, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, explains how football players can lower their risk of injury. He recommends adding cardio and weightlifting to regular football practice, along with year-round strength training, flexibility work, proper warm-ups, and good hydration. He also covers the most common football injuries (knee, shoulder, and ankle), what warning signs need immediate attention, and why athletes should give an injury time to heal before returning to play.