Each
year, more than 187,000 volleyball-related injuries are treated in
hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and
hospital emergency rooms.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers the following tips to prevent volleyball injuries:
- Always
take time to warm up and stretch . Research studies have shown that cold
muscles are more prone to injury. Warm up with jumping jacks,
stationary cycling or running or walking in place for 3 to 5 minutes.
Then do some dynamic stretching .
- Use knee pads to protect yourself from injury when you fall or dive onto the court.
- Defensive pants, which are padded from hip to knee, can protect you from floor burns and bruises.
- Wear lightweight shoes that provide strong ankle and arch support and offer good shock absorption .
- The
volleyball court should have 23 feet of overhead clearance. Objects
such as portable basketball goals, lighting fixtures, and tree limbs
should be cleared from the space above the court.
- If the volleyball net is supported by wires, the wires should be covered with soft material.
- Don’t grab the net or hang on to supports, which can cause the net to overturn and fall on you.
- "Call" the ball to reduce the chance of colliding with another player.
- Be
knowledgeable about first aid and be able to administer it for minor
injuries, such as facial cuts, bruises, or minor tendinitis, strains,
or sprains.
- Be
prepared for emergency situations and have a plan to reach medical
personnel to treat injuries such as concussions , dislocations, elbow
contusions, wrist or finger sprains, and fractures.
- Before playing an outdoor volleyball game, always check the ground for sharp objects and glass.
Source:
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Teaser title:
Volleyball Injury Prevention Tips
Teaser text:
Many injuries in volleyball are preventable if certain precautions are taken, including adequate warm-up and stretching, wearing the right equipment, including elbow and knee pads and shoes that provide adequate support.
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