If you play a lot of sport and get a lot of exercise, it’s highly likely that you’ll sustain some kind of injury or other over the years – even if you know your form is right and you do lots of myofascial releases to ease those aching muscles. Accidents can and will happen, but it’s often the price you pay for doing something you love.
Ultimately, of course, it’s better to be active than sedentary despite the potential risk of injuries, but if you’re keen to keep problems at bay and protect your body, choosing your sport wisely could make all the difference.
Wondering which sports are most likely to cause you harm? Here are some of the biggest culprits that you may want to consider avoiding if you do want to remain injury-free for as long as possible.
Football
This may well be the UK’s favourite sport, but it’s also the one that you’re very likely to injure yourself playing. Ankle, knee and thigh sprains are all very common, thanks to the combination of running at high speed and the potential for player collisions.
Overuse is another common football-related reason for injury, so make sure you’re giving your body enough time to recover between matches.
Basketball
Yes, it’s a very exciting and fast-paced game, but therein lies the problem with basketball… because of the speed at which it is played and the need for players to twist, turn and dart about, injuries are sure to crop up sooner rather than later. Common injuries include ankle sprains, wrenched fingers, knee injuries and foot fractures.
Hockey
Yet another fast-paced game… and a game that involves smacking a very hard ball quite hard. It’s hardly surprising that hockey comes with a high injury risk!
Common ailments you may experience if you’re a hockey fan include shoulder joint strains and tears, broken collarbones, muscle strain., shoulder dislocation and concussions. Perhaps consider being the goalie so you at least have some kind of protective clothing on
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