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Can you get injured when playing badminton?

November 24, 2008 | 09:35 pm By: EDGAR MICHAEL TIU EUFEMIO, M.D.

Dear Doc, I hear that a lot of people get injured while playing badminton, why is this so?
Brianna E., Call center rep., 28 yrs old

Too many players pick up the game after having led sedentary lifestyles.  They have this notion that badminton is a fun and easy sport.  I agree with the first part and the rush is truly addicting.  But badminton is not a sport for the “uninitiated”.  If you’re fairly athletic, in pretty good shape and taking up other sports, the transition should be easy.  Otherwise, I suggest you spend at least a few weeks on a good cardio and strengthening program (preferable supervised by an instructor or trainer) before jumping in and killing yourself.
 

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