Tennis is a high-intensity sport that demands speed, agility, and repeated rotational movements—all of which place significant stress on the hips. Over time, this repetitive load can lead to overuse injuries that disrupt performance and limit time on the court. The hips are responsible for generating power during serves, stabilizing the body during lateral movement,…
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Self-Assessment and Treatment of the Hip for Tennis Athletes
Hip pain and dysfunction are common problems with most tennis athletes from the recreational to professional level. The purpose of this article is to teach the tennis athlete how to safely and effectively create joint mobility and flexibility in the hip to allow for optimal movement on the tennis court. Simple self-assessment techniques can be…
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