Kabaddi injuries: The 5 most injury-prone areas of the body, and how to protect them

#2 The ankle

The Ankle is one of the most injury prone joints in kabaddi

The ankle is one of the most injury prone joints in all sports, and kabaddi is no different. The joint is extremely compact with a number of ligaments and bones in a small area, and is highly vulnerable.

In order to stop the raider, the defender often holds on to the raider’s ankle with some force in his bid to stop him from going in his own half. The ankle hold is an important weapon for the defenders, and it puts the raiders at incredible threat of injury.

Generally there are two types of ankle injuries that can happen to the players:

• Ankle sprain

• Ankle fracture

The possibility of suffering an ankle injury can be significantly reduced by avoiding uneven surfaces and wearing supportive footwear. Another precaution is maintaining a healthy and stable weight to reduce pressure on the ankle joint.