Some of the common injuries that a water polo player can face are mentioned underneath: Sunburn: results from playing without sunscreen. Scratches: results from the fingernails of the opponent team players. Eyes: results from pool chemicals like chlorine. Facial injuries: results from being in contact with the ball or other players.Hip and knee: results from the constant treading of water.

Avoid Risk factors like: Inexperience: beginners are more likely to get hurt. Poor technique: poor throwing and shooting techniques will strain joints and muscles. Lack of fitness: avoid playing if you are unfit else you are more likely to get hurt.Lack of protective equipment: without protective equipments like cap, eye and ear guards, injury is more likely to take place.

Health Tips:Do regular exercise to stay fit and perform well. Drink plenty of water throughout the game to reduce the risk of dehydration. Warm up and stretch a lot before playing. Undertake a fitness program and activities like aerobics, swimming to improve the muscle strength.

Safety Tips: Keep your toenails and fingernails short. Always wear water-resistant 30+ sunscreen while playing outdoors. Observe the rules of the game strictly. Wear all the protective equipments like cap and ear guards.

Injury Tips: Prevent further damage by stopping to play immediately. Recover fully from the injury and only then resume to play. Seek for an immediate treatment of the injury. Take rest, elevate the injured part and apply ice in case of muscle strains. Seek for a proper advice from a health expert.