Mueller details injury prevention methods for badminton players

The High-Impact Physical Toll of Competitive BadmintonKnees and ankles absorb loads multiple times a body weight during competitive play. Meanwhile, wrists, elbows, and shoulders undergo high-frequency stress from repetitive swinging.Injuries on the badminton court generally fall into two categories. These include overuse injuries resulting from repetitive force, such as tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, and rotator cuff strains, and acute trauma caused by sudden stops and directional changes, most notably ankle sprains.