The Basketball Doctors

11/18/2025

NBA Injury Alert
Giannis Antetokoumpo
How many games will he miss!?
Milwaukee Bucks superstar appears to have strained his groin tonight and left the game.
We think it’s a groin strain and this could lead to a couple weeks.
What do you guys think?

11/04/2025

Dylan Harper
calf Strain
MRI report showed a calf strain and reports are stating that he will be out multiple weeks

10/30/2025

NBA Injury Alert
Trae Young
What do you think he injured?
It was a contact injury looks like a MCL sprain and because his foot was not as planted could be grade 1/2 not a complete MCL tear.
Comment below what you guys think!

10/28/2025

NBA Injury Alert
Brandon Miller
Shoulder subluxation
New Orleans pelicans star Brandon Miller shoulder subluxed and it happened on this play where he reached out with an outstretched arm while guarding the player.
How many games will he miss?

10/27/2025

10/17/2025

Do you have jumpers knee?
Rest and ice will not help your symptoms!
Try these exercises at home with a weight vest to improve your jumpers knee.
If you are dealing with jumpers knee click the link in our bio for our jumpers knee rehab program.

10/14/2025

Ankle sprain explained!
Ankle sprains are the most common injury in basketball.
The majority of the time with these ankle sprains they can come with contact or without contact.
Big thing is making sure the proper rehab is done following the ankle sprains since if it is left untreated may lead to increased risk for another ankle sprain or another injury.
If you are dealing with an ankle sprain check out our online ankle sprain rehab program the link is in our bio.

09/03/2025

Caffeine can boost your basketball performance — but only if you use it right.
📚 A 2022 systematic review¹ found:
✅ Likely improves vertical jump & some agility/sprint metrics
❌ Little effect on shooting accuracy or dribbling speed
⚠️ Common side effects: insomnia, jitters, GI discomfort — especially with evening use
💡 Pro tips:
Start with 3 mg/kg, ~60 min before practice or games
Trial it in training before competition
Skip for late games to protect recovery
Pair with proper fueling & hydration
Would you try caffeine before your next game? Let us know ⬇️
📚 Reference:
¹ Tan ZS, Sim A, Kawabata M, Burns SF. A systematic review of the effects of caffeine on basketball performance outcomes. Biology. 2022;11(1):17. doi:10.3390/biology11010017

08/29/2025

🔥 Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) is one of the most common and frustrating injuries in basketball.
👇 Comment “Jumper’s Knee” we’ll DM you an exclusive discount code for our program
🔗 Link in Bio for our Online Jumper’s Knee Rehab Program
📚 A 2021–2022 evidence review¹² shows:
✅ Eccentric & heavy slow resistance training = best treatment
✅ Isometrics = short-term pain relief
❌ Ultrasound, ESWT alone, or prolonged rest = not effective
⚠️ Adjuncts (GTN, PRP, HA injections) may help if rehab stalls
⏳ Surgery offers no clear advantage over sham and requires long recovery
💡 Best Practice: Load it, don’t just rest it. Progress from isometrics → heavy slow resistance → energy-storage drills → sport-specific return.
📚 References:
¹ Challoumas D, et al. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2021;7:e001110.
² Rosen AB, et al. J Athl Train. 2022;57(7):621–631.
Would you try isometric holds or heavy slow squats for jumper’s knee? ⬇️

08/19/2025

⚠️ Jumper’s Knee is one of the most common injuries in basketball — affecting up to 1 in 3 elite players.
📚 Research shows it’s caused by repetitive jump loads, poor landing mechanics, and inadequate recovery. Early warning signs include pain under the kneecap, pain with jumps/stairs, and “warm-up pain” that worsens later.
💡 Catch it early, treat it smart.
👇 Comment “Jumper’s Knee” Below if you need help rehabbing your Jumper’s Knee
🔗 Link in Bio for our Online Jumper’s Knee Rehab Program
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Stay tuned for Part 2: How to Rehab Jumper’s Knee.

08/14/2025

Your core is more than just abs — it’s your foundation.
Basketball players with stronger, more stable cores jump higher, move quicker, and control their body better under pressure.
📚 Research shows core training improves:
✅ Strength, balance, agility & vertical jump
✅ Shooting, dribbling & rebounding
✅ Injury prevention & power transfer
Best approach? Combine static & dynamic exercises on stable & unstable surfaces — at least 2–3x/week for 4–8 weeks¹.
💡 What’s your favorite core exercise? Drop it below 👇
📚 Reference:
¹ Luo S, et al. PLoS One. 2023;18(6):e0287379. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0287379.