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How to Prevent Injury While Playing Basketball

How to Prevent Injury While Playing Basketball
ries can either be severe, such as an ACL tear, or minor like a sprain or strain to the knee joint. prevent Injury such as ankles injuries, & knee injuries while playing basketballWith basketball, as well as all sports, prevention of injury is key.  To prevent foot and ankle injuries, the player needs the right kind of foot support. A good quality basketball shoe as well as taping up your ankle before a game can go a long way for staying on the court. To prevent hip and thigh injuries, do some good stretching and warming up before the start of every game and practice.  For your knees, the best prevention is building stronger leg muscles. Working out when you are off the court will help strengthen the muscles that support the knee joint. Also, if your knees are prone to injury, always wear a knee brace when playing.  

How We Can Help

If you are injured playing basketball, start with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (the RICE protocol).  When your pain does not subside after using RICE, it’s time to head to the Express Care Clinic at Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group.  In some cases, the injury is still apparent after a few weeks, or the patient is a serious athlete who wants to avoid diminished performance or a risk of reinjury. For these instances it is important to consult a specialist who can effectively diagnose the injury and suggest treatment and rehabilitation options. Call us today if you think you are dealing with a foot, ankle or knee injury.
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