Basketball - Common Injuries

Welcome to BodyHelp Wellness Education's resource about common injuries for basketball. Correct treatment of an acute injury will minimize recovery time.  BodyHelp Wellness Education can also help you prevent re-injury by teaching you how to maintain good posture and muscle balance, prescribing you a thorough stretching regime, and providing tips for basketball equipment selection.

Common Injuries:

Lower Body:
Ankle Sprain and Instability

Achilles Tendon Problems
Achilles Tendonopathy
Patellofemoral Problems
Patellar Tendonopathy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Meniscal Injuries (Knee)

Upper Body:
Mallet Finger

Shoulder tendonopathy