If you think Rip City when someone mentions Portland, you are likely a basketball player and fan. Basketball is a great sport of endurance and athleticism. Arguably, some of the best athletes play basketball. While basketball is a great team sport for aerobic exercise and fun, it has some injury risks. Below is a list of some common basketball related injuries.
Shoulder
- Separated shoulder
- Shoulder tendonitis
- Shoulder labral tear
- Dislocated shoulder
Elbow
- Tendonitis
- Dislocation
Hand/Wrist
- Sprains (jammed finger)
- Fractures
Leg
- Calf strain
- Hamstring strain
Knee
- Ligament injury (MCL or ACL)
- Meniscal tear
- Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s knee)
- Dislocated kneecap (patella)
Foot and Ankle
- Achilles tendonitis
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Ankle sprain
- Plantar fasciitis
Concussion
***If you are suffering from one of these injuries, or any other injury, schedule an appointment with Sports Health Northwest We want to help you get back to sport.
