Every band member deals with an injury at some point. Most are fairly minor but some can be rather serious. However, it's all for the love of the marching arts. So what are the most common injuries marching performers encounter?
Twisted Ankles
While marching at some point everyone, especially crab-stepping percussionists, will roll an ankle...or two.
Sun Burns
Everybody deals with a bad sun burn at some point. EVERYBODY!
Dislocated Knee
In honor of the Tarpon Springs guard member who performed only a week after dislocating her knee, we had to include this injury. Not exactly a common thing but you have admit the girl is a beast for overcoming.
Busted Fingers
Guard members always have a tough time with their hands. You try throwing dense metal objects in the air and catching them over and over.
Boom Headshot
Somebody is going to catching something in the head during the season. Bank on it.
Twisted Ankles
While marching at some point everyone, especially crab-stepping percussionists, will roll an ankle...or two.
Blisters
At the end of summer band or a camp of any kind, all of the front ensemble players be like...
Sun Burns
Everybody deals with a bad sun burn at some point. EVERYBODY!
Dislocated Knee
In honor of the Tarpon Springs guard member who performed only a week after dislocating her knee, we had to include this injury. Not exactly a common thing but you have admit the girl is a beast for overcoming.
Busted Fingers
Guard members always have a tough time with their hands. You try throwing dense metal objects in the air and catching them over and over.
Boom Headshot
Somebody is going to catching something in the head during the season. Bank on it.
Judges
For all the judges out there, this one's for you. When you get caught in the closer drill from hell and it seems like there's no way out.