Prevention and Rehabilitation Training Strategies for Knee Injuries in Basketball

Knee injuries in basketball are one of the major issues affecting athletes' performance and long-term health. This paper focuses on knee injuries in basketball, exploring the main types of knee injuries and their causes, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, meniscus injuries, patellar tendinopathy, and patellofemoral pain syndrome. The article provides a detailed analysis of the internal and external risk factors for both acute and chronic knee injuries and proposes scientific prevention strategies and rehabilitation training programs. Prevention strategies include proper warm-up, technical optimization, strength and flexibility training, and the use of protective equipment. The rehabilitation training strategies begin with functional protection in the initial phase of injury, progressing to strength and functional training, specialized sport retraining, and finally, establishing a long-term training plan to prevent recurrence. This paper aims to provide comprehensive knee injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies for basketball players, enhancing their athletic performance and joint health.