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In itself, tennis is not a particularly dangerous game. Injuries arise only under certain conditions, and many tennis injuries are avoidable, if you are aware of how they can happen. It's important to understand how to deal with common injuries like so-called "tennis elbow " and wrist strains , in order to prevent them from becoming chronic.
In itself, tennis is not a particularly dangerous game. Injuries arise only under certain conditions, and many tennis injuries are avoidable, if you are aware of how they can happen. It's important to understand how to deal with common injuries like so-called "tennis elbow " and wrist strains , in order to prevent them from becoming chronic.
Beginners and experienced recreational players of all ages are at risk of injury, but the greatest danger is to professional players and aspiring competitors.
Since it has become possible to earn apparently vast sums of money from the game at top level, many young players and their parents are fired by ambitions which all too often turn out to be unrealistic. Failure is a traumatic experience.
Tennis is a highly skilled game of variables. There is no set formula for producing or becoming a successful top-flight player. Many theories on how to succeed lead to injuries and sometimes mental and emotional meltdown.
Since it has become possible to earn apparently vast sums of money from the game at top level, many young players and their parents are fired by ambitions which all too often turn out to be unrealistic. Failure is a traumatic experience.
Tennis is a highly skilled game of variables. There is no set formula for producing or becoming a successful top-flight player. Many theories on how to succeed lead to injuries and sometimes mental and emotional meltdown.
The injury risks in tennis are great if :
you play too much this means too often, too intensively, especially using repetitive practice routines on consecutive days
you play too much this means too often, too intensively, especially using repetitive practice routines on consecutive days
you are unfit
your body balance is poor
your technique is inefficient
if you try to play through stiffness or pain
your shoes don't fit properly, or the soles are not suitable for the court surface and playing conditions
your racket is the wrong size, weight or balance, or too tightly strung
the court surface is unsafe
the ambient conditions are unsuitable, for instance rainy, too cold, too hot, or too dark
your racket is the wrong size, weight or balance, or too tightly strung
the court surface is unsafe
the ambient conditions are unsuitable, for instance rainy, too cold, too hot, or too dark
your mental attitude to the game is not positive
Massage and ice baths may or may not help to prevent injuries. It's much more to the point to work on good body conditioning and balance, overall fitness, efficient technique , and to avoid over-playing and over-training.
