Basketball Injuries

Yay! My kids are off the soccer field … but wait … now, they are on the court. While the gyms may be hot and smelly, I have to admit, I like the spectator accommodations better than those for soccer. At least I am dry, warm and don’t have to lug my own chair. Like all sports, I have a lot to learn … what exactly is a double dribble? What I do understand though, is the risk of injury. Here is a short list of the most common basketball injuries.

– ankle and knee
– hand and wrist
– lower back
– eye and mouth

Most often, the injuries are minor — sprains to ligaments, strains to muscles and minor contusions and bruises. While you are comfortably checking your email on the bleachers, I urge you to remember the always present risk of concussion, the damage that can be done from overuse injury and the fact that injuries may not always show up during a game. If your child has a minor complaint, try ice and some ibuprofen. If pain and swelling is severe or prolonged, keep them off the court and see a doctor.

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Author: Karen Latimer

Dr. Latimer is a Family Physician and Wellness & Parenting Coach. She works with parents who want to feel more confident when helping their children and coaches young adults to help them better navigate college life and transitions. Contact her at drkarenlatimer@gmail.com to learn more. She is the author of two Audible Originals, Take Back the House -- Raising Happy Parents and Worry Less, Parent Better. She is also the co-founder of the app that makes your life easier and puts social in a healthier place -- List'm.

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