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Don’t let a sports injury keep you on the sidelines. Basketball players are at a higher risk of certain injuries, including jammed fingers, tendon tears, shoulder injuries, sprains and strains. 

Train smart, train safe

Prevention plays a key role in the health of athletes. We have already explained the factors that can lead to these injuries. Consequently, for sports injury prevention it is recommended to:

  • Monitor sporting technique to ensure movements are performed accurately.
  • Warm up properly before training and stretch afterwards.
  • Increase the intensity of training gradually.
  • Include muscle strengthening and balance exercises.

Why basketball players train at TRIA GameFace

While general physiotherapy covers a wide range of medical conditions, sports physiotherapy focuses on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of specific sports injuries, adapting therapies to the demands of each discipline. As we have seen, differentiating between tendinitis and tendinosis is essential for applying the right treatment and optimising the athlete's recovery.

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A well-structured treatment should include an appropriate progression of loads and functional exercises to facilitate a safe return to competition. The return to play approach is essential to ensure that the athlete returns to activity without risk of relapse.

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