Tennis Injuries![]() Tennis is a sport that requires cardiovascular endurance, strength, speed, agility, balance, flexibility, joint range of motion, and hand-eye coordination. Tennis is a game where the body is required to rapidly accelerate and decelerate, move laterally, and move forwards and backwards in a short period of time. Due to the agility requirements, the core and lower body joints are placed under a fairly high amount of stress. In addition, tennis places a fairly high level of stress on the upper body as well, especially the shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints. Overall, the impact of playing tennis on a hard surface, combined with aggressively moving around the court and striking the ball from awkward positions placed the entire body under stress and hence, susceptible to injury. Below is a list of common tennis injuries. ![]() Achilles TendonitisAchilles Tendonitis typically occurs when a repetitive stress is placed on the tendon and gradually causes the tendon to become inflamed. ![]() Achilles Tendon RuptureThe Achilles Tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel. A rupture can occur when the tendon is placed under a high tension. ![]() ACL/PCL InjuriesAnterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments cross each other in an X shape and provide stability to the knee when flexing and extending. ![]() Ankle SprainsAnkle Sprains occur through a twisting motion or a movement that causes the ankle to roll, causing minor tears in the ankle ligaments. ![]() Athlete's FootAthlete's Foot is a fungus growth that can occur on the feet and rapidly spread when the feet are exposed to a moist warm environment. ![]() Backaches and StressBackaches may often occur from excess stress originating from the spine, muscles or nerves of the back region. Backaches due to stress may be a precursor to chronic lower back pain, and should therefore be taken seriously. ![]() Back Sprains and StrainsBack Sprains and Strains are extremely common and can in range in severity from a dull pain to a highly acute sharp pain. ![]() BlistersBlisters are typically caused by friction between the skin and a surface and produces a fluid filled sacs on the surface of the skin. ![]() Bursitis of the ElbowBursitis of the Elbow typically occurs when the elbow experiences a high force impact or from long term overuse of the elbow joint. ![]() Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome typically occurs through repetitive movements and is an irritation of the synovial membranes of the wrist and hand. ![]() Cartilage Injuries and Knee DisordersCartilage Injuries are related to damage and/or loss of cartilage that cause debilitating pain, stiffness and swelling of the knee area. ![]() ChondromalaciaChondromalacia is damage to the cartilage located under the kneecap and if left untreated can lead to severe degeneration. ![]() Delayed-Onset Muscle SorenessDelayed-Onset Muscle Soreness is believed to be due to inflammation caused by muscle damage, however, it is not fully understood. ![]() Frozen ShoulderFrozen Shoulder occurs when the the shoulder joint capsules becomes irritated and inflamed. ![]() Glenohumeral ArthritisGlenohumeral Arthritis may occur when the glenohumeral articular surfaces of the humeral head or the glenoid are damaged. ![]() Hamstrings Pull or TearsHamstrings Pull or Tear injuries are related to continuous running where quick accelerations, decelerations and sudden turns are made. ![]() Iliotibial Band SyndromeIliotibial Band Syndrome is related to the iliotibial band becoming irritated and inflamed and causing pain throughout the entire knee area. ![]() Low Back PainLow Back Pain is quite common and can be reduced by maintaining a healthy weight and strong back, oblique, and abdominal muscles. ![]() Medial & Lateral Collateral LigamentMedial and Lateral Collateral Ligament tears can occur when the lower leg is forced sideways causing the ligament to buckle. ![]() Meniscus Injuries of the KneeMeniscus Injuries of the Knee are evident by inflammation and pain assocaited with the outside and/or inside of the knee area. ![]() Muscle CrampsMuscle Cramps typically occur within the muscles of the lower portion of the body and are involuntary muscle contractions and spasms. ![]() Muscle Sprains and StrainsMuscle Sprains and Strains are injuries associated with the ligament that connects bone to bone (Sprain) or connects muscle to bone (Strain). ![]() Muscle Strains of the BackMuscle Strains of the Back occur when the muscle fibers of the back are overly stretched and/or torn causing acute pain and soreness. ![]() Neck StrainNeck Sprain injuries are related to overstretching or tearing the neck muscles or the ligaments that connect to the cervical vertebrae. ![]() Osteoarthritis of the KneeOsteoarthritis of the Knee is the degeneration of the cartilage within the knee joint that is located between the femur and tibia bones. ![]() Overtraining SyndromeOvertraining Syndrome occurs in individuals that do not allow their body the necessary time to recover from an aggressive exercise routine. ![]() Patellar Tendonitis & Ruptured TendonsPatellar Tendonitis and Ruptured Tendons (aka Jumper's Knee) involve the tendon that connects the patella to the tibia bone. ![]() Patellofemoral Pain SyndromePatellofemoral Pain Syndrome is related to the way the patella tracks and moves along the groove of the femur bone. ![]() Piriformis SyndromePiriformis Syndrome is defined as the piriformis muscle pressing on the sciatic nerve and is located inside the the pelvis. ![]() Plantar FasciitisPlantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band of tissue located on the bottom surface of the foot. ![]() Pulled or Strained Calf MusclePulled or Strained Calf Muscle occurs when part of the soleus or gastrocnemius muscles of the lower leg are torn from the Achilles tendon. ![]() Rotator Cuff TendonitisRotator Cuff Tendinitis tyically occurs when the rotator cuff muscles and tendons undergo repetitive chronic stress. ![]() Shin SplintsShin Splints injuries are generally due to an accumulation of repetitive stress on the front of the lower leg where the shin bone is located. ![]() Shoulder Impingement SyndromeShoulder Impingement Syndrome occurs when the muscles, tendons and the bursa of the shoulder become inflamed and swollen. ![]() Shoulder SeparationShoulder Separation injuries involve the stretching or tearing of ligaments at the AC joint, where the clavicle bone connects to the scapula. ![]() Stress Fracture of the FootStress Fractures can occur when an overload of stress is placed on the foot, resulting in small fractures of the toe or metatarsal bones. ![]() Tendonitis of the WristTorn Rotator Cuff injuries produce considerable pain in the shoulder joint area when attempting to lift, lower, or rotate the arm. ![]() Tennis ElbowTennis Elbow can occur through repetitive activity that involves either a constant motion involving the elbow or heavy lifting with the elbow joint. ![]() Torn Rotator CuffTorn Rotator Cuff injuries produce considerable pain in the shoulder joint area when attempting to lift, lower, or rotate the arm. ![]() Wrist SprainsWrist Strains are the result of an impact that causes the ligaments that connect bone to bone to overstretch and develop minor tears. |