From left to right: David De La Fuente PT, DPT, recent Cornerstone grad Agnieszka Skiba, and Zachary Katzman, PTA
A LOOK AT 3 COMMON TENNIS INJURIES Don’t Be Sidelined by Pain This Summer
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Not all sports injuries happen instantly. There are many that occur over time. Consider, for example, the activities that many of us are involved in throughout our lives, such as biking, golfing, swimming, and more. Tennis also comes with its fair share of long-term injuries. Over years of playing, these seemingly minor injuries can compound and worsen, leading to inflammation, pain, and reduced range of motion. When that happens, these injuries can leave you on the sidelines. TENNIS ELBOW Also known as lateral epicondylitis, this condition is characterized by inflamed tendons around the outer part of the elbow. This is the injury most associated with the game of tennis, and for good reason. Due to the repetitive swinging motions that come with the sport, the muscles and forearms can become strained and eventually damaged. ROTATOR CUFF TENDONITIS Your rotator cuff is critical for the range of motion in your shoulder joint. In tennis, stress on the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff can cause them to become inflamed and in some cases tear. Certain movements, such as the serve and the overhead slam, can strain the rotator cuff, leading to pain, sensitivity, and weakness in the shoulder. IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME Sometimes referred to as “swimmer’s shoulder,” this syndrome occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff pass through the subacromial space and become inflamed. The subacromial space is the area below the acromion, an extended part of the shoulder blade nearest the shoulder joint. When these tendons become inflamed, you can expect pain and often a reduced range of motion. With the right physical therapy program, you can address each of these conditions and more. You don’t have to rely on pain medication or surgery to correct these issues. The sooner you notice the symptoms — pain, inflammation, swelling, or loss of range of motion — the sooner a trained physical therapist can treat and potentially reverse your condition.
From left to right: David De La Fuente PT, DPT, and recent Cornerstone grad Tatiana Dilollo
“As soon as I walked in, I was shy and nervous, but everyone here was so inviting and kind that it made me feel right at home. I will definitely miss this place and everyone here. Dr. David helped me so much with my recovery.” –Tatiana Dilollo
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