How high level athletes prevent their joints from deterioration with so much impact suffered everyday?

Question

Just watched some basketball and parkour videos and I was wondering how their bodies can handle it

In: Biology

Answer 1

They don’t. In fact they often suffer joint degradation at an earlier age than people who are moderately active and have a healthy body mass. They spend an inordinate amount of time with sports therapists, physiotherapists, hydrotherapy etc, in order to prevent joint strain or minimise permanent damage from a current injury, but wear and tear is just degradation from use, and they are very rough on their bodies.