Basketball+Injuries

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**Ankle Injuries:**
Ankle Sprain Achilles Tendonitis

**Knee Injuries:**
Patella Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee) Knee Cartilage Injuries Knee Ligament Injuries

**Leg Injuries:**
Hamstring Strain Shin Splints

All of these injuries can be limited if you warm-up before playing or running. You can also wear protection. Basketball players often wear knee pads and ankle braces. Some players who have a history of jamming their fingers wear finger braces like Kevin Garnett. Some players with history of pulling or straining their hamstrings will wear hamstring braces. Some players who dislocate their shoulders will wear a brace to help prevent that as Ashely Ellis-Milan does. Some other players, like Lawrence Westbrook, wear elbow protection.



Common Basketball Injuries

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