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NBA’s injury crisis: how to prevent injuries & increase longevity with Henry Abbott | The Big Number

Join Tom Haberstroh and Henry Abbott, of TrueHoop.com, as they delve into the intricacies of the current NBA injury crisis. Henry shares insights from his upcoming book, "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," exploring the alarming injury rate in the NBA and the world at large.

The two talk how biomechanics, particularly the role of hips, are pivotal for athletes to achieve peak performance and longevity. Abbott shares his experiences with Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3) and emphasizes that injuries are not inevitable but avoidable with the proper prevention care.

A detail of the NBA logo before the game between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets on February 09, 2025. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
A detail of the NBA logo before the game between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets on February 09, 2025.