2020/06/05 Home Education and advice
Tennis has many followers in Quebec and Canada. It is a sport that involves rapid and repeated movements. Consulting a therapist can help you heal from or prevent injuries as well as improve your performance.
Injuries specific to this sport vary according to the player’s level, experience and frequency of play. The most common injuries are:
Several factors can be probable causes:
If you experience pain while playing tennis (elbow, shoulder, ankle, etc.) or if the pain occurs after a game and lasts more than a week, these are signs that you should consult a tennis therapist. An untreated injury can get worse and may increase the time it takes to get back to the game. Remember that good biomechanics can prevent many injuries and unnecessary pain.
Regardless of skill or performance level, anyone can benefit from a session with a physiotherapist. The problems encountered or pain level may vary depending on whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced tennis player or whether you are an amateur or professional. In any case, your therapist will be able to adapt to your level and objectives to offer you a personalized treatment.
Whether preventively or curatively, a physiotherapist can help you play better.
Concretely, a session with a physiotherapist is recommended for players who:
The treatments and advice offered to tennis players will be tailored to their player profile, goals and needs.
Whether you consult a therapist for a specific injury or preventively, the physiotherapist will:
When necessary, specialized physiotherapy treatments may be recommended. As physiotherapists often work in collaboration with other therapists, sessions in massage therapy, occupational therapy, osteopathy, kinesiology or nutrition may be suggested as a complement to other treatments.
If necessary, meetings with a sports doctor, an occupational therapist, a nutritionist, an osteopath or a kinesiologist can also be added to your program. If you already have a personal trainer, we will be happy to work with them as well.
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