A hamstring strain in basketball is a tear of the muscle fibers or musculotendinous junction in the back of the thigh, most commonly caused by sprinting, cutting, or explosive push-off movements. Grades range from I (mild) to III (complete rupture). Nearly one-third of hamstring strains recur within the first year, most often because athletes return too early without rebuilding eccentric strength.
Anthony Edwards went up to contest a Cam Johnson shot in the second quarter of Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets. He landed, his left knee hyperextended, and he hit…
You're watching the injury report before a big game and you see it: Anthony Edwards — left knee bone bruise, out indefinitely OR Kevin Durant - ankle sprain with a…
You watched Kevin Durant drop to the floor during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. No contact. Just a plant, a push off, and then — nothing. He grabbed…
Your kid plays on three teams — high school ball, AAU team, and a local club/travel team. It's March/April, the high school season just ended, and the AAU circuit starts…
You watched Klay Thompson tear his ACL in the 2019 NBA Finals — one of the most watched sporting events of the year. Then you watched him come back. Two…
Your knee has been barking at you for weeks. Every time you push off to attack the basket, every time you land from a rebound, there it is — that…
To start off, we must first understand what the meniscus is and how it functions. Check out our previous blog to learn more about the meniscus.   To summarize, the…
In this article, we will provide an overview of key information you need to know about the meniscus. We’ll discuss the anatomy, its function, and common injuries along with associated…
   Are you a passionate hooper facing knee discomfort during activities like squatting, using stairs, or sitting for extended periods? Patellofemoral pain syndrome might be the culprit. In this…