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Musculoskeletal injuries in real tennis
J A Humphrey1, P P Humphrey2, A S Greenwood3
1Orthopaedic Department, Milton Keynes University Hospital, Milton Keynes, MK65LD, UK.
Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine
|June 20, 2019
Summary
This study reveals common real tennis injuries, with elbows, knees, and face being most affected. It provides crucial data on musculoskeletal injury incidence and patterns in this unique sport.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Real tennis is a unique, established sport lacking epidemiological injury data.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention and awareness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence and trends of musculoskeletal injuries in real tennis.
- To identify common injury locations and types for improved player safety.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study using a surveillance questionnaire.
- E-mailed to 2,036 Tennis & Rackets Association members.
- Captured injuries sustained over players' careers.
Main Results:
- 662 musculoskeletal injuries reported by 485 players (mean 1.4 injuries/player).
- Elbow (15.6%), knee (11.6%), and face (10.0%) were most frequent injury sites.
- Muscle (24%) and tendon (23.4%) injuries were most common; eye injuries also noted.
Conclusions:
- This study provides unique preliminary data on real tennis injuries.
- Highlights elbow, knee, face, and eye as common injury sites.
- Establishes a benchmark for future prospective research in real tennis.
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