This study aimed to identify key injuries in basketball and its impact. In the present study the participants were 20 male basketball players aged between 13 and 15 years. The instrument used was the questionnaire and its results showed that the athletes participating in the study, all reported some type of injury. 26 lesions were identified, of which 13 in the lower limbs (50%), 13 upper limbs (50%). With the knee injuries were the most frequent patellar tendinitis 7 cases (53.85%). In the upper limb are highlighted sprains of fingers with 5 cases (38.46). This study realized the need to develop a preventive work in order to reduce the incidence of these injuries.
Basketball; sports injuries; assessment in basketball
