Basketball 411: Focus on training, gear
If you want injury-free hoops play, build a solid regimen—and trade those showy shoes for something practical.
Phillip Adler is a certified and licensed athletic trainer. He has worked in the physical therapy/high school outreach setting, college athletics (specifically football), and now is involved in an exciting challenge of building a system-wide sports medicine program that includes athletic training community outreach for the fastest growing medical group in the United States, Spectrum Health Medical Group (SHMG).
If you want injury-free hoops play, build a solid regimen—and trade those showy shoes for something practical.
Prevention and proper management are key to a healthy basketball season.