HSS Shares Injury Prevention Tips Before Hopping In The Polo Pool

Paramus Daily Voice—November 8, 2016

In a recent article published by Paramus Daily Voice, David A. Wang, MD, primary care sports medicine physician at HSS, shares injury prevention tips for water polo.

According to Dr. Wang, acute injuries are often the result of contact with an opposing player, with the head and upper extremities being the most commonly injured areas.

Overuse injuries can be prevented by allowing the body adequate time to heal, whether by taking days off during the week or cross training to avoid using the same areas repetitively, added Dr. Wang.

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