The Common Basketball Injuries

The Common Basketball Injuries

What are the most common injuries in basketball ????

Injuries

Knee Injuries

Bruises

Muscle Injury

Concussion

Hade and face injury

Ankle sprains

Ankle Sprain :

Ankle sprain is very common injury in basketball and

mostly happen when players land on others foot…

General Method Of Treatment

o Take Rest o Ice the injured area for 20mnts in every 2hrs o Apply ace bandage to reduce the swelling o Take time to heal the injury before you start again…

Jammed Fingers :

This injury occurs when the ball suddenly touches one end of the finger and create swelling and pain in single joint….

General Method Of Treatment

First apply ice on the injured area and you can make use of “body taping method” means tape the injured finger to another finger for support that will give a little relaxation …..

Knee Injuries :

Muscle injury happens due to lack of flexibility or over training or gap in playing…..

The most common symptoms of muscle injury includes Swelling Bruising or Visible indent …..

For minor muscle injury, one must try light

stretching exercises …

Concussions or being knocked out …. If this symptom found in player they should leave the game and must visit doctor for physical evaluation…..

Confusion Problem with vision Change in behavior Headache Upset stomach etc…

Head and Face wounds :

One must-know tip: If you are injured, take the needed time to heal the wound before you return to sports…