Volleyball and Health

What are the cons-indications to the practice of volleyball?

volley1Dr Goux: There are no cons stated. Volleyball is a sport which, when practiced in leisure, does not require great endurance. Anyone can play at the pace he wants. Only diseases of the back can be a cons-indication, because of jumps. But you can also play volleyball without necessarily jump.

Doctissimo: What are the health benefits related to the practice of volleyball?

Dr. Goux: The benefit, of course, is to practice a sport, whose rate may further be adapted to his game Being collective also brings advantages in relationships. A player can keep the ball, the team level depends on the cohesion between the teammates.

Doctissimo: What are the most common injuries to the practice of volleyball?

Dr. Goux: The pathologies especially involved in an intensive practice of volleyball, including overly rigid soils. There lumbar pathologies related to the repetition of jumps, especially if they are poorly balanced. There are also injuries of the knee or ankle sprains, due to poor reception. It also appears sprains and fractures of fingers, caused by contact with the ball during cons. Finally, in some cases, shoulder problems may arise, linked to the repetition of smashes and services.

Doctissimo: What are the age limits?

Dr. Goux: There is no age limit to practice volleyball. Children can start playing as soon as they are able to carry the ball. There are even lighter balls for the youngest. There is no upper age limit, as can be seen in summer on the beaches.

Doctissimo: What are the recommended protective equipment?

Dr. Goux: The only protection that can be found regularly, it is the knee. They avoid any bruises or burns due to contact with the ground knees. Some players also attach several fingers with tape. These are usually players who had injuries of fingers and attach them preventively.