The jumps in basketball result in sudden loads on the spinal column, which must be absorbed by the intervertebral discs. Flexion postures are also usually adopted which overload the front part of the disc and could lead to protrusion of the disc nucleus, to the rear. The combination of both factors increases the risk of disc herniation or protrusions.

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COMPENSATION EXERCISES

An exercise programme is recommended to develop the spinal column muscles and stretch the Psoas major muscle.

WARMING UP

Warming up prepares the muscles for the effort, preventing possible injuries. Subjecting your muscles and tendons to stress, overloading and stretching without the necessary preparation can result in small muscle tears, contractures, etc. Our muscles and fibres could be cold and stiff and we must activate them, warm them up and stretch them, preparing them for the effort. A 15 minute warm up session can be done, running slowly on the court at first, followed by movement of the articulations involved in this sport, and finishing off with relaxed jumping and throwing at the basket.

W-WEAR keeps your back and kidneys at an appropriate temperature. As well as supporting the trunk and shoulders, it reduces that vibration to be absorbed by your back.

APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT

Special basketball footwear must be worn. This footwear must have good damping capacity on the heel. A high density and resistant sole. There must also be an extremely breathable replaceable interior sole.