3 common injuries that can occur in tennis
3 common injuries that can occur in tennis
Sprained Ankle
What is a sprained ankle?
Sprained ankles are very common tennis injuries. The sudden sideways movements that are required during tennis can cause the ankle to twist, particularly if the ground is slippery.
Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Andrew Murray all famous tennis players who have all suffered sprained ankles.
What can you do to prevent sprained ankles?
Wearing an ankle brace can help to reduce the risk of ankle sprain. This holds the ankle in place, and stops it from rolling and twisting around.
Shoulder Pain
What is shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain can occur in tennis players because there are repeated stresses during tennis strokes, particularly when conducting a serve.
What can you do to prevent shoulder pain?
Exercises can help to strengthen your muscles to prevent the pain.
Calf Strain
What is a calf strain?
The calf muscle group consists of the Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris muscles, located at the back of the lower
leg. Their job is to pull up on the heel bone and these muscles are most active during the push-off when a tennis player has to move quickly to react to an opponent's shot. A strain occurs when the muscle is stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn.
What can you do to prevent calf strain?
Diet can have an effect on muscle injuries. If a tennis player's diet is high in carbohydrate in the 48 hours before a match there will be a good supply of the energy that is necessary for muscle use.
Exercises for injuries can be given by a professional to help with building-up muscle in that area. Stretching and warming up before every game of tennis can help prevent injuries.
By Matilda
Sprained Ankle
What is a sprained ankle?
Sprained ankles are very common tennis injuries. The sudden sideways movements that are required during tennis can cause the ankle to twist, particularly if the ground is slippery.
Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Andrew Murray all famous tennis players who have all suffered sprained ankles.
What can you do to prevent sprained ankles?
Wearing an ankle brace can help to reduce the risk of ankle sprain. This holds the ankle in place, and stops it from rolling and twisting around.
Shoulder Pain
What is shoulder pain?
Shoulder pain can occur in tennis players because there are repeated stresses during tennis strokes, particularly when conducting a serve.
What can you do to prevent shoulder pain?
Exercises can help to strengthen your muscles to prevent the pain.
Calf Strain
What is a calf strain?
The calf muscle group consists of the Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris muscles, located at the back of the lower
leg. Their job is to pull up on the heel bone and these muscles are most active during the push-off when a tennis player has to move quickly to react to an opponent's shot. A strain occurs when the muscle is stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn.
What can you do to prevent calf strain?
Diet can have an effect on muscle injuries. If a tennis player's diet is high in carbohydrate in the 48 hours before a match there will be a good supply of the energy that is necessary for muscle use.
Exercises for injuries can be given by a professional to help with building-up muscle in that area. Stretching and warming up before every game of tennis can help prevent injuries.
By Matilda