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

Training. And with that technique and muscle build up. Technique will cause a softer impact and the muscles act a spring or cushion. Dispersing the remaining energy from the impact. But still. Professional athletes suffer from a deteriorating body at the end of their career.