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The senior tennis player.

R E Leach1, A Abramowitz

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston University Medical School, Massachusetts.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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Mature athletes often experience tennis-related injuries due to decreased flexibility and strength. These issues are often reversible with targeted conditioning and rehabilitation programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Mature athletes participating in tennis are susceptible to both acute and chronic injuries.
  • A significant portion of these injuries stem from a progressive decline in physical attributes like flexibility and strength.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the common injuries in mature tennis athletes.
  • To emphasize the role of conditioning and rehabilitation in injury management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common injury patterns in mature tennis players.
  • Analysis of the relationship between flexibility, strength, and injury incidence.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of conditioning and rehabilitative interventions.

Main Results:

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  • Tennis participation in mature athletes frequently leads to acute and chronic injuries.
  • Loss of flexibility and strength are primary contributors to these injuries.
  • Conditioning and rehabilitation programs demonstrate potential for reversing these declines.

Conclusions:

  • Injuries in mature tennis athletes are often linked to reduced flexibility and strength.
  • Targeted conditioning and rehabilitation programs can effectively address and reverse these injury-related deficits.
  • Proactive physical management is key for longevity and performance in mature athletes.