Squash Injuries - NOW Health Network squash Injuries

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Achilles Tendinitis - Squash educational video.

Eye injuries

Squash has one of the highest rates of eye injuries among racquet sports because the ball travels very fast in a confined space. Injuries can include:

Corneal scratches
Bruising inside the eye
Bleeding in the front of the eye
Retinal injuries
Permanent vision loss in severe cases

Protective eyewear that meets squash safety standards is strongly recommended, even for recreational players.

Squash Injuries & Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine

Here are the most common squash injuries:

Injury	Typical symptoms	Common cause
Ankle sprain	Pain, swelling, instability	Landing awkwardly or changing direction quickly
Tennis elbow	Pain on the outside of the elbow	Repetitive backhand strokes and gripping the racquet
Achilles tendinopathy	Heel pain and stiffness	Repeated sprinting and lunging
Patellar tendinopathy	Pain below the kneecap	Frequent jumping and explosive movement
Rotator cuff injury	Shoulder pain with overhead swings	Repetitive hitting
Hamstring strain	Sudden pain in the back of the thigh	Fast acceleration or overstretching
Groin strain	Pain in the inner thigh	Deep lunges and lateral movement
Plantar fasciitis	Heel pain, especially in the morning	Repetitive impact on hard courts

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Bicep Tendonitis while playing Squash educational video.

Mental health and badminton injuries are connected in several ways. An injury can affect an athlete’s psychological well-being, while mental health can influence injury risk, recovery, and return to play.

How injuries affect mental health

Common psychological responses after a badminton injury include:

Frustration and disappointment from being unable to train or compete.
Anxiety about losing fitness, ranking, or skill.
Low mood or symptoms of depression, especially during long recoveries.
Fear of reinjury, which can make players hesitant when returning to court.
Reduced confidence and changes in athletic identity, particularly for competitive players.

The risk tends to be higher when injuries require extended time away from sport or surgery.

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Calf Strains - Squash educational video.

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Golfer's Elbow - Squash educational video.

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Hamstring Strains - Squash educational video.

Head and facial injuries

Players can be struck by:

The ball
An opponent’s racquet
An opponent during movement around the court

These impacts may cause cuts, bruises, dental injuries, or occasionally a Concussion.

Back injuries

Rapid twisting and repeated bending can contribute to:

Muscle strains
Lumbar disc herniation (less common)
Mechanical low back pain

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Pelvic Malalignment - Squash educational video.

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How Can You Heal Plantar Fasciitis in Squash educational video.

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How do you heal Squash Wrist Injuries educational video.

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Impingement Syndrome - Squash educational video.

How to reduce your risk

Warm up for 10–15 minutes before playing.
Improve leg and core strength to support quick directional changes.
Wear squash-specific shoes with good grip and lateral support.
Replace worn-out shoes to maintain traction and stability.
Use certified protective eyewear.
Increase playing intensity gradually if returning after a break.
Stay hydrated and rest if you notice persistent pain rather than playing through it.

When to seek medical care

You should be evaluated promptly if you have:

Severe pain or inability to bear weight
A joint that looks deformed
Significant swelling immediately after injury
Eye pain, blurred vision, or any eye injury from a ball or racquet (this should be treated as urgent)
Symptoms of a concussion, such as loss of consciousness, persistent headache, vomiting, confusion, or worsening drowsiness
Pain that doesn’t improve after several days of rest or repeatedly returns when you play