by Tony Brown

Created on: May 15, 2007   Last Updated: May 17, 2007

As in every sport, whenever you're out on the court/field, you put yourself at risk of injury. So what, don't play at all? No! Sports are what make the world go round. So all I can say is, when you're out there, be logical and take precautions to prevent these injuries.

So let's think. Volleyball. Alot of jumping. Quick cuts. Short sprints. Frequent diving. Alright, so to prevent possible injuries?

-Jumping.
Jumping leads to possible leg, ankle, and back injuries. So to prevent these, you can start by making sure your shoes are always tied tight. Untied shoes are just asking for rolled or sprained ankles. Next, you can use tape. Tape adds extra support, so don't be afraid to tape up your ankles, knees, or even back if you have had problems. Remember, better safe than sorry.

-Quick cuts and sprints.
Like jumping, ankle injuries are common and also groin pulls. So again, tape for and tight shoes are key for the ankles. To prevent groin pulls, simple Stretch. It is imperative that before whatever sport you play, you take a good 5-10 mins before hand to stretch. This will help loosen up your muscles and better prepare your body for physical activety.

-Diving.
Especially diving in an indoor gym can bang you up. But slight bruising is expected and there is little you can do about it. If you are going to play hard, it's going to show. But what you can do to prevent burns, is wear knee-pads. Knee-pads are quite common in indoor volleyball. They are extremely effective at preventing burns from diving and sliding on the hardwood or whatever surface you are playing on.

Remember, this is a sport. You will get banged up a bit, but you can always prevent serious injury by taking the proper precautions.

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