Basketball Injuries

From knee injuries to overuse injuries and everything in between, our sports medicine experts are here to help with prevention, treatment and recovery.

Common basketball injuries

Basketball requires athletes to sprint, jump, pivot and change direction quickly, all while standing their ground against opponents. These motions can place significant stress on growing bodies and increase the risk of overuse, growth plate, knee and contact injuries. Common basketball injuries include:

• Patellar tendonitis (“jumper’s knee”)
• Patellofemoral pain (“runner’s knee”)
• Osgood-Schlatter disease
• Ankle sprains
• Sever’s disease
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries
• Meniscus injuries
• Concussions
• Finger sprains and fractures

Preventing and treating basketball injuries

Preventing basketball injuries is just as important as treating them. While not all basketball injuries can be prevented, proper training, conditioning and recovery can help reduce the risk of common basketball injuries.

If an injury does happen, early evaluation and treatment are important to support healing and help athletes return to the court safely. Our pediatric sports medicine specialists provide personalized care for everything from overuse injuries to sudden emergencies, creating treatment plans that help young competitors recover, rebuild strength and confidently get back to the game.

Athletes may benefit from additional support, including our:

• Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Program
• Sports Nutrition Program
• Runner's Clinic
• Female Athlete Program
• Concussion Program

Why choose us for basketball injury care?

Basketball requires many skills that can increase the risk of injury in growing bodies. At the Sports Medicine Center, our pediatric experts understand the unique demands basketball places on players of all ages and skill levels. Our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric sports medicine doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports dietitians and other specialists. We create individualized care plans that provide treatment, rehabilitation and injury prevention tips designed specifically for growing athletes. We help young basketball players recover and return to the court stronger while reducing the risk of future injuries.

Get back in the game with expert basketball injury care