Basketball – Common Injuries

Basketball Physical Therapy in St. Louis West County

Welcome to Breakthrough Performance & Wellness’s resource about common injuries for basketball.

Correct treatment of an acute injury will minimize recovery time.  Breakthrough Performance & Wellness can also help you prevent re-injury by teaching you how to maintain good posture and muscle balance, prescribing you a thorough stretching regime, and providing tips for basketball equipment selection.

Common Injuries:

Lower Body:Ankle Sprain and Instability
Achilles Tendon Problems
Achilles Tendonopathy
Patellofemoral Problems
Patellar Tendonopathy
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Meniscal Injuries (Knee)

Upper Body:Mallet Finger
Biceps Tendonitis