PSA🚨
• I don’t think this injury was necessarily avoidable, same with Rodgers, Tatum, Lillard, KD, etc…
• I don’t know who Haliburton trains with and what he does or doesn’t do in his training.
• I am simply pointing out general things that I saw overlooked when working on D1, D2, D3 andd professional level sports medicine teams.
• Cumulative load from the season, playing injured, modern playing surfaces, societal norms around footwear, etc…
Here are some takeaways:
- Achilles tendon ruptures are becoming more prevalent in sports.
- Training methods often neglect the importance of tendon and ligament strength.
- The length-tension relationship is crucial for muscle and tendon health. It needs to be considered when training.
- Isolating big muscle groups can lead to imbalances and increased injury risk. Isolate the small, supporting cast too!
- Professional athletes often play too many games, increasing injury risk.
- Playing surfaces and footwear significantly impact injury rates.
- Foot health is critical for preventing Achilles injuries.
- Athletes must understand their training to achieve desired results.
- Competitiveness can lead athletes to push through current injuries and into new ones, sadly.
