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Ankle Injuries: Ankle sprain- A sprain is stretching and tearing if liagments. Achilles Tendonitis- This is usually cause by forces through the tendon from jumping and landing.

Knee Injuries: Patella Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)- A partial rupture can occur as a result of being under extreme stress such as included in jumping. Knee Cartilage Injuries- Damage to the cartilage in the knee can be a result from jumping and pivoting or can be the result of overuse. Knee Liagment Damage- Caused by knee rotation from pivoting, changing direction, landing off balance, or impact from another player.  Leg Injuries: Hamstring Strain- A tear of the hamstring muscle at the back fo the thigh. Commonly thought to be more common in basketball players who fail to warm up properly. Shin Splints- A general name given for pain in the lower leg or shin. A common cause is inflammation or swelling of the sheath surrouding the tibia located in the lower leg. It is an overuse injury that can be brought on in basketball players by sudden increase in training levels.

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