Injury Prevention is a MUST!

Overall conditioning is essential to the badminton player to help reduce injuries on the court.

• Playing on well manicured outdoor courts or indoor courts with well maintained surfaces will reduce lower extremity injuries.
• Strong muscles, especially in the lower extremities, will prevent many injuries caused by the constant change in direction and explosive movements.
• Good endurance will help delay the onset of fatigue, which contributes to a high percentage of sports injuries.
• Quality equipment and body mechanics training will help prevent chronic injuries that develop due to misalignment issues.
• Proper warm-up and a good flexibility program will reduce injuries from tight and inflexible muscles.

Source: http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/stretches-badminton.php

Injury #4: Rotator Cuff Injuries

The swinging motion places the shoulder in an exposed position and if the arm rotates out of the natural path of movement the shoulder may be injured. The rotator cuff muscles are designed to stabilize the shoulder and if they are stretched or torn due to an acute, unnatural movement, they will not be able to provide that support. Acute injury to the rotator cuff can be minor, a simple strain of the muscles, to severe, with a complete rupture of the muscular structure. Chronic injury to the rotator cuff muscles and tendons may also occur if improper body mechanics are used in the swing repetitively. Rest, ice and NSAIDs may help chronic conditions, while immobilization and even surgery, may be needed to repair acute injuries. Rehabilitation is common with this type of injury.

Injury #3: Anterior Cruciate Ligament ( ACL) Sprain

The anterior cruciate ligament is the main stabilizing ligament in the knee. When the foot is planted and the upper leg begins to rotate the ACL is put under tremendous stretch, and may result in a tear. This reduces the structural integrity of the knee and results in a great deal of pain. Immobilization, ice, and rest are keys to treating an ACL injury. In cases of complete rupture of the ligament, surgical intervention may be needed to reattach the ligament. This, of course, increases overall recovery time. The knee may be loose and lose some structural strength, requiring rehabilitation to get it back to pre-injury condition.

Injury #2: Achilles Tendon Strain

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus.) When the calf muscle contracts forcefully this tendon is under a great deal of stress. If the muscle is tight or not properly warmed up, a tear may occur in the tendon. This is called a strain. The amount of the tendon involved in the tear will determine the severity of the injury. A complete tear (or rupture) will take much longer to heal and may require surgical intervention. Minor tears can be treated with rest, ice, NSAIDs, and in some cases immobilization. The low blood flow to tendons complicates the recovery and lengthens the process.

Injury #1: Sprain Ankle

The sudden change in direction, especially once a player becomes fatigued, can easily result in the ankle "rolling." This rolling of the ankle causes tears in the ligaments that support the ankle. This results in pain and tenderness at the injury site, swelling, and difficulty bearing weight. A popping sensation may be felt with the injury, as well. Ice, immobilization, and compression may help reduce the discomfort. An x-ray should be taken to rule out a fracture. Usual recovery time is about 4 to 6 weeks for a moderate sprain.

Most Common Badminton Injuries

Badminton is not a contact sport, but due to the fast pace it can result in traumatic injury. Ankle sprains, Achilles tendon strains, anterior cruciate ligament sprains, and rotator cuff injuries are all common among competitive badminton players. All of these injuries have different causes. Some of the injuries are cause because the players lack time for stretching and jumping in the game immediately. Some of the players have their muscle over stretched that is why they get hurt sometimes. So let us follow the Top 3 Famous stretching that I posted to avoid injuries while playing Badminton.

Drill Number 7: 2 Versus 1

2 Versus 1

If you want to improve your singles play, this is a badminton drill that you can't do without. It is played on a singles court and is great for improving fitness, speed around the court, footwork and shot accuracy.

The two players on one side of the court must assume a front back position and play as they would in a singles match. You will then be able to play in a very tough and pressured condition, enabling you to raise your game.



World class players put in a lot of effort during their Badminton Training. If you aspire to be one, you should do that too. Practice in the above Badminton Drills and I am sure you will come off a better player.


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