

Basketball Injury Prevention
(Article source: www.StopSportsInjuries.org) Modern basketball is a fast paced game with many opportunities for injury. It is estimated that more than 1.6 million injuries are associated with basketball every year. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON BASKETBALL INJURIES INCLUDE: Jammed Fingers Ankle Sprains Deep Thigh Bruising Knee Injuries Foot Fractures Facial Cuts HOW ARE BASKETBALL INJURIES TREATED? Jammed Fingers Jammed fingers occur when the ball contacts the end of the finger, ca