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Shoulder injuries in tennis players.

H van der Hoeven1, W B Kibler

  • 1Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein 3992 BL, Netherlands. hvdhoeven@planet.nl

British Journal of Sports Medicine
|April 25, 2006
PubMed
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Overhead actions in sports like tennis can cause shoulder injuries due to unnatural, high-dynamic movements. Proper shoulder stability and rotator cuff function are crucial for preventing these injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • The overhead action in throwing sports is unnatural and dynamic, pushing joints beyond physiological limits.
  • The shoulder is highly susceptible to injury from the overload of anatomical structures during such motions.
  • Optimal shoulder function depends on kinetic chain efficiency, stability, and scapular coordination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review shoulder injuries in tennis players resulting from the overhead motion.
  • To explain these injuries using the same mechanisms as 'thrower's shoulder'.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on biomechanics and injury mechanisms in overhead athletes.
  • Analysis of anatomical structures and muscle function during the overhead action.

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  • Comparison of injury mechanisms between tennis players and other throwing athletes.

    • Main Results:

    • The overhead motion in tennis places significant stress on shoulder structures.
    • Imbalances in rotator cuff muscles and capsular structures compromise shoulder stability.
    • The mechanism causing shoulder injuries in tennis is consistent with that of 'thrower's shoulder'.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the biomechanics of the overhead action is key to preventing shoulder injuries in tennis.
    • Maintaining rotator cuff balance and scapular stability is essential for athletes.
    • The 'thrower's shoulder' mechanism provides a framework for understanding tennis-related shoulder injuries.