Basketball QUICKQuiz

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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Basketball has one of the highest rates of injuries of which area of the body?
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Basketball has one of the highest rates of ankle injuries. Consider a simple lace-up ankle brace whenever playing basketball.
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Basketball has one of the highest rates of ankle injuries. Consider a simple lace-up ankle brace whenever playing basketball.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Regular tennis or running shoes, rather than shoes made specifically for basketball, are equally effective at preventing injury.
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If you or your child spends a lot of time playing basketball, get shoes specifically for the sport for your best chance at reducing injury.
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If you or your child spends a lot of time playing basketball, get shoes specifically for the sport for your best chance at reducing injury.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Females are how much more likely to injure their ACL than males?
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The ACL, one of the ligaments that cross in the knee and stabilize the joint, is an easy target for injury, especially in females. In fact, studies show that females are 2-8 times more likely to injure their ACL.
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The ACL, one of the ligaments that cross in the knee and stabilize the joint, is an easy target for injury, especially in females. In fact, studies show that females are 2-8 times more likely to injure their ACL.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Stretching after a warm-up is important for these notoriously tight muscles:
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Basketball players have notoriously tight quads and hamstrings – not good for such an explosive sport. After that warm-up, add in extra stretching for those areas.
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Basketball players have notoriously tight quads and hamstrings – not good for such an explosive sport. After that warm-up, add in extra stretching for those areas.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Athletes who play basketball year round are encouraged to rest for how long during the year?
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If your athlete plays year-round basketball, they are at greater risk of overuse injuries, even compared to those who play all year but switch sports season-to-season. If your athlete only likes basketball, ten weeks of rest at some point in the year is encouraged.
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If your athlete plays year-round basketball, they are at greater risk of overuse injuries, even compared to those who play all year but switch sports season-to-season. If your athlete only likes basketball, ten weeks of rest at some point in the year is encouraged.
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Kristen Holmen, PT, MPT
Posture is key to normal movement and function. I work to restore normal movement patterns and function so patients can continue to live the life they envision, whether that’s caring for their grandchildren or being a triathlete.