Health & Fitness
Footwork and Timing Help Avoid Tennis Injuries
Proper footwork and timing while playing tennis can help avoid injuries to the hips, groin and upper extremities.
Loyola University Health System sports medicine physicians are dedicated to enhancing sports performance and getting people back in the game. Each season a LUHS sports medicine expert from our facility in Burr Ridge will offer tips to keep you safe and active. The first is Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, tennis medicine expert and director of LUHS’s Tennis Medicine Program, the first of its kind in the Midwest.
Footwork and Timing Help Avoid Tennis Injuries
Many competitors, including junior competitors, are become much more aggressive with their strokes, especially the forehand stroke. Our concern with this evolution is that the player does not transfer their weight correctly, landing on only one leg. This can lead to hip and groin problems.
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In this video we demonstrate how to use proper footwork and timing to avoid injuries to the hips, groin and upper extremities.
