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Ankle

Ankle Sprains in Basketball

The Ankle Joint is one of the most frequently injured joints in basketball. Approximately 80% of ankle injuries involve stretching or tearing the anterior talofibular ligament also referred to as a Grade I Inversion Injury. Laced ankle braces have been shown to support the ankle and help prevent or reduce the severity of this common problem in basketball. The addition of figure 8 straps also give the brace further stability and adjustability, similar to a taping. For more stability, a stirrup or hinged stirrup brace is necessary for chronic, weak ankles.

Foot

Foot Anatomy

The foot is one of the most commonly injured areas in basketball. Many of these injuries are overuse conditions. Heel Spurs, Plantar Fasciitis, Fractures, Dislocations and Tendonitis are just a few of the most common conditions. The Brace Shop has a wide selection of products to help relieve some of these problems and keep you on you toes.

Knee

Knee Injuries in Basketball

Ligament injuries to the knee are very common in basketball, as the sport requires stopping and starting and rotating around a fixed planted foot. These forces on the knee can result in torn ligaments. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL) are the most often injured in tennis. Chondromalacia is also a common knee condition in basketball. This condition is caused by a softening and deterioration of the underside of the kneecap. In younger individuals this is typically caused by trauma, overuse, poor alignment of the knee joint, or muscle imbalance as they grow. This leads to friction and rubbing under the kneecap the results damage to the surface of the cartilage. Chondromalacia usually responds well to a brace with a buttress or donut that goes around the kneecap, to stabilize the kneecap and provide compression.

Hand/Wrist

Wrist X-ray

Overuse injuries of the wrist are tendonitis, nerve conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and, in children, fractures of the growth plates. These injuries develop over time from constant stress from snap-and-twist motions of the wrist. One of the simplest method of preventing wrist injuries is to use a wristband that wraps around the wrist and puts compression on the tendons and ligaments of the wrist.


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