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[Tennis injuries--incidence and pattern].

J Larsen

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |November 25, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Tennis players experience approximately 5 injuries per 1,000 playing hours, with competitive players at higher risk. Overuse injuries, like tennis elbow, are common, suggesting a need for enhanced prevention strategies, especially for young athletes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Epidemiology
    • Recreational Sports

    Context:

    • A 1987 study surveyed members of a Danish tennis club to understand injury patterns.
    • 160 valid responses were collected, representing 53.3% of the club's membership.
    • The participant demographics were representative of age and sex distributions.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the frequency and types of injuries sustained by tennis players in a typical club setting.
    • To identify risk factors associated with tennis-related injuries.
    • To inform potential injury prevention strategies.

    Summary:

    • The overall injury frequency was calculated at 5.0 injuries per 1,000 playing hours.
    • Competitive players showed a higher risk of injury compared to recreational players.

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  • Overuse injuries accounted for 66.6% of all injuries, with 'tennis elbow' being the most frequent single diagnosis (18.2%, exclusively in men).

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest that injury risk is not significantly different between genders or the 19-24 age group compared to others.
    • The study highlights the increased vulnerability of competitive players to injuries.
    • Recommendations include intensifying prophylaxis for competitive and aspiring competitive players, particularly younger individuals.