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For serious sportspeople, injuries are part of the game; sometimes minor, sometimes career-ending. In this section, we seek professional physiotherapist advice on a particular sport’s most common injuries and how to prevent and treat them.

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For serious sportspeople, injuries are part of the game; sometimes minor, sometimes career-ending. In this section, we seek professional physiotherapist advice on a particular sport’s most common injuries and how to prevent and treat them.

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Originated in Northern America in the late 19th Century, basketball has long been one of the world’s most popular sports, and has generated some of the biggest sporting superstars of the past few decades. However, its relentless pace, changing of direction, joint impact and quick-fire jumping can play havoc on the body.

Established in 2000 and one of Malaysia’s leading clinics, Axis Physiotherapy are the official physiotherapists for one of the top basketball teams of the Air Asia Asean Basketball League, the KL Dragons. Resident therapist Dr Raynu gives us his thoughts on how the body is used during basketball and its most common injuries.

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For serious sportspeople, injuries are part of the game; sometimes minor, sometimes career-ending. In this section, we seek professional physiotherapist advice on a particular sport’s most common injuries and how to prevent and treat them.

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Legs“Hamstrings facilitate knee-bending every time the player lifts his leg to run across the court or squats down as they prepare to take a shot. Together with the gluteus maximus, it helps to hyperextend the hips. The quadriceps muscle straightens the knee joint every time you run across the court or jump vertically, while the calf muscles help maintain balance and stability.”

Core “Used most when landing from jumping and for positioning under the goal basket. Strong core muscles absorb energy when coming down from layups, jump shooting or blocking shots attempts.”

Upper body “Deltoids support the shoulder joints while reaching for the ball and strong forearms help with speedy dribbling. The pectorals and triceps enable to shoot the ball over greater distance and strong biceps help with quickly grabbing those rebounds.”

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For serious sportspeople, injuries are part of the game; sometimes minor, sometimes career-ending. In this section, we seek professional physiotherapist advice on a particular sport’s most common injuries and how to prevent and treat them.

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Common injuries“Injuries sustained while playing basketball can more varied than people think. While knee ligament damage and ankle sprains are most common, facial cuts, muscle strain, jammed fingers, and patellar tendinitis are also occur regularly.”

“Injuries can happen when you least expect them, but there are ways to reduce that risk. Such as warming up thoroughly prior to playing a game or training; ensure a good core control by working on speed, strength, endurance,

agility, and plyometric skills; use good, proper techniques; hydrate adequately; avoid over fatigue; carry out a proper cool down; and use good quality gym equipment, shoes and attire.”

Injury prevention

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The focus of these exercises is to develop power, strength and balance – the essential combination for any good basketball player.

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Back SquatS Squat JuMPS Shoulder PreSS with throw Single-leg deadlift walkoutS

P O W E R S T R E N G T H B A L A N C E

The focus of these exercises is to develop power, strength and balance – the essential combination for any good basketball player.

WORKOUTS B A S K E T B A L L