Ankle

The ankle joint takes repeated cutting, landing and side-to-side loads in basketball. Lateral ankle sprains are among the most common basketball injuries.

Lateral Ankle Sprain — Acute

Prevention exercises

Calf Raise
Beginner · No equipment
gastrocnemius, soleus
3 × 12–20 reps, slow tempo
Drop-Landing / Jump-Landing Drill
Intermediate · No equipment
quadriceps, glutes, calves
3 × 8 landings, quality first
Single-Leg Balance
Beginner · No equipment
peroneals, calf, ankle stabilisers
3 × 30–60 s per leg

Stephen Curry — Reported injury story