Basketball
NBA All-Star Talks about Eye Protection
Superstar basketball player Amare Stoudemire speaks about eye injury and the importance of eye protection while playing sports. Here's what he has to say.
Basketball Injury Prevention
Try these easy exercises, using a tennis ball, to condition the calves and arches of the feet. You just may avoid injury on the basketball court!
Vertical Jump Exercises
Looking to jump higher and generate more explosion? Then these circuit training activities can help you reach your goals.
Two-Ball Dribbling Drills
Duke University shares its developmental drills for point guards—using two balls at the same time.
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki’s Finger Injury
Points Sports Health avidly follows the NBA finals, and marvels at the talented match-ups. Heavily relied-upon is Dallas Maverick player Dirk Nowitzki, who tore a tendon in a finger of his left hand (fortunately, he shoots with his right). See what he has to say about the injury: read full article
For Women in Sports, A.C.L. Injuries Take Toll
Three times Caroline Doty has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, an injury that has afflicted sports like basketball and soccer, where women are up to five times more likely than men to have their careers interrupted for reasons that are believed to be anatomical, biomechanical and hormonal.
3 Health Wins (and 2 Losses) During March Madness
As March Madness sweeps the nation, fans everywhere may be surprised to learn that the NCAA tournament isn’t just fun and games — it can actually have a significant impact on your health.
Star’s Heart Condition Keeps L.I.U. on Edge
Julian Boyd should not be playing basketball. That’s the standard medical advice for people who, like him, have a malformed heart. Because so little is known about his condition — known as left ventricular noncompaction — medical experts recommend against playing most competitive sports
Two-Ball Dribbling Drills
Duke University shares its developmental drills for point guards—using two balls at the same time.
