Basketball is an intense sport that requires motion such as jumping, running, sudden twisting, and leaping thus, the chances of injuries are quite high. Research has concluded that the likelihood of a basketball injury is twice as high as compared to a baseball injury. Basketball involves the entire body from the arms, shoulders, wrists, waist, knee, ankles, and feet.

Basketball injuries are classified under overuse and traumatic, and as their name suggest, results from either always exposing a part to stress without providing sufficient rest or from sudden impact.

Hamstring strains

Basketball involves the frequent sudden change in direction, especially when a counter attack is going on. During this sudden burst of speed, the hamstring muscle which is located at the back of our thigh will need to contract to decelerate the motion of the shin bone. As such, it is at a high risk of injury.

Hand and finger injuries

Basketball is played with the hands, and the ball is usually passed at high speed. An incorrect receiving method could result in the fingers getting locked and twisted. During the shooting process, the fingers could be fractured if the shot is taken incorrectly or an attempt to prevent a block is made. During the dribbling process, sudden hand changing motion could injure the ligaments in the fingers and hand.

Ankle sprain

An ankle sprain is a common basketball injury, and it occurs when the ankle is rolled. Ankle sprains can cause damages to the anterior talofibular ligament and the …