Helping Newcastle basketballers recover, move better, and dominate on court

At Up N Adam Performance Training & Physiotherapy, we treat basketball players from juniors in school and rep teams to social comp hoopers and elite-level athletes. Basketball is explosive — with constant sprinting, jumping, cutting, and contact — which puts heavy stress on joints and muscles. Our physio team helps players recover quickly, build strength, and return to the court ready to perform.

Common Basketball Injuries We Treat​

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• Ankle sprains and instability

• Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)

• ACL and other knee ligament injuries

• Finger sprains, dislocations, and fractures

• Hamstring or quad strains

• Low back pain from repeated loading

Why Basketball Injuries Happen
 

Basketball combines sprinting, jumping, and physical contact in a confined space.

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• Ankle injuries happen when landing awkwardly or stepping on another player’s foot.

• Knee injuries result from constant jumping, landing, and sudden changes of direction.

• Finger injuries are common from rebounding, passing, and ball-handling collisions.

• Hamstring and quad strains occur with repeated explosive sprints and accelerations.

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Hard courts and congested play increase the forces the body must absorb.

How We Assess Basketball Players
 

We use advanced strength and movement testing to identify weak points.

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• ForceDecks: vertical jump height, landing symmetry, and power output.

• NordBord: hamstring strength for sprint and jump resilience.

• VALD dynamometer: quad, hip, and calf testing.

• Agility and change-of-direction screens for cutting mechanics.

Treatment & Rehab for Basketball Injuries
 

Our rehab plans are built around explosive sport demands.

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• Manual therapy to restore joint mobility and reduce pain.

• Lower-limb strength training for knees, calves, and hips.

• Plyometric training for jumping, landing, and sprinting.

• Basketball-specific return-to-play drills: layups, lateral shuffles, and rebounding simulations.

Preventing Future Injuries & Building Performance
 

We help players reduce risk and enhance performance.

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• Injury-prevention warm-ups tailored to jumping and cutting.

• Strength and conditioning focused on explosive power.

• VALD monitoring to track asymmetries and progress.

• Performance programs to boost speed, agility, and vertical jump.

Supporting Newcastle’s Basketball Community
 

From junior rep teams and Newcastle Falcons players to local social competitions, we’re proud to support Newcastle’s basketball community on and off the court.

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Ready to Get Back in the Game?

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Don’t let injury bench you this season.
Book your basketball physio session today with Newcastle’s trusted basketball physio team.

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