As well as, 38% reported being injured on the field. So, how much sweat, blood, and tears do performers have to put in before marching band is considered a sport? Now, there’s plenty of things to do to prevent injuries. Like, getting lots of sleep, drinking water and eating healthy, and wear knee or ankle braces before you start to experience pain. And you’re probably wondering, why not elbow or wrist braces? And that’s because the band members aren’t supposed to move their upper body. Loralee Sepsey states, “You aren't allowed to move your upper body AT ALL. Not even to scratch your nose” (Sepsey). The more unnecessary movement, the lower the score the band is going to …show more content…
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