Hope these tips by activekidmd.com will help you:

If you are a volleyball player who doesn’t have knee pain, then either you are extremely fortunate or perhaps in a bit of denial.

The repetitive jumping in volleyball often leads to pain in the front of the knee. Throw in frequent knee contact with the hard wood court surface and you have a recipe for knee problems.

For healthier volleyball knees, pay attention to the following recommendations:

1. Avoid landing on straight knees. Always land and move “softly” with hips, knees and ankles in a bent position.

2. Try to land in good alignment, with the hips and kneecaps lined up with the second toe. Don’t let your knees collapse in or rotate.

3. Initiate jumps with the gluteal muscles in the buttock region. This will improve knee and also lower back function.

4. The best time to stretch the muscles that support knee function is after practice or after a match when the muscles are warm. Focus on hamstrings, quadriceps, hip adductors/abductors and calf muscles.

5.Knee pads help reduce bruises and pounding, especially with repetitive diving drills.

Don’t forget to share these tips to other volleyball people you may know and who may need such tips.

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