A sport of springs, jumps, and quick stops is bound to take a toll on the legs, knees, and feet. Basketball players see their fair share of injuries, typically from overuse or minor trauma. Usually, they heal and return to the court. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes, a basketball player who gets blindsided gets sidelined.
Every NBA team has an athletic trainer waiting to rush on the court if something goes wrong. And sometimes, things really go wrong.
Injuries
Sprained ankle-turned-fracture
What happened:
After continuing to play on the sprained ankle, it became an ankle fracture,
which then became a potentially fatal methicillin resistant infection.
Injuries
Torn ACL, torn lateral meniscus, sprained MCL, dislocated patella
What happened:
Landed awkwardly after missing a layup.
Broken right hand, sprained wrist and dislocated elbow
What happened:
Swung too far on the rim after a fast-break dunk.
The three most common injuries in basketball are:
Nickname
Rolling your ankle
What is it?
One or more ligaments of the ankle are torn or partially torn.
Light treatment: Rest, ice, compression & elevation
Heavy treatment: Physical therapy
Helpful gear: KT Tape Pro[195] Ankle Brace with Straps
