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Surface and equipment variables in tennis injuries
1Physical Performance and Rehabilitation Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Modifying tennis equipment like racquets and footwear can decrease overuse injuries. Proper rehabilitation is crucial for players returning to competition to prevent re-injury.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Overuse injuries are common in competitive tennis.
- Equipment factors significantly influence injury risk and severity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine how equipment modifications can mitigate overuse injuries in tennis.
- To highlight the role of equipment and rehabilitation in injury management.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on tennis-related injuries.
- Analysis of biomechanical impacts of equipment variables (racquet, court, footwear, string tension).
Main Results:
- Specific equipment adjustments can lower the frequency and intensity of overuse injuries.
- Racquet characteristics, court surfaces, footwear, and string tension are key factors in managing upper and lower extremity injuries.
Conclusions:
- Altering tennis equipment is a viable strategy for reducing overuse injuries.
- Sufficient rehabilitation periods are essential for safe return to play and preventing recurrent injuries.