According to recent research by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, the Official Orthopedic Provider of Chicago Platform Tennis, the majority of platform (paddle) tennis players (66%) have sustained an injury due to the sport. Of those injured, more than half (55%) have sustained more than one injury.
To minimize the risk of injury, Chicago area platform tennis players are invited to a free informational seminar about staying strong and avoiding injuries, sponsored by Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Sports medicine physician Dr. Leda Ghannad, physical therapist Tracy Jones, and Park Ridge County Club platform tennis pro Matt Davis will offer strategies to improve your game and stay injury-free. The event will include stretching and strengthening demonstrations and other techniques to keep you playing all season.
The injury prevention event will be held at Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068, Saturday, October 21, 11 a.m. To RSVP, contact Ann Pitcher at ann@pscommunicationsinc.com or 630-234-4150. Lunch is provided.
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About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) offers comprehensive, unparalleled, orthopedic services. MOR physicians are team physicians for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and the Chicago Fire Soccer club. They are known for treating patients with orthopedic conditions, ranging from the most common to the most complex. The group’s reputation as a leader in specialized orthopedic patient care, education and research has been recognized by many national publications. U.S. News & World Report ranks the orthopedic program at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, as No. 5 in the nation and it is the highest ranked program in Illinois and Indiana. MOR has offices at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago; Oak Park; Westchester; Winfield; and Munster, Indiana. For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.rushortho.com. Follow us on Twitter @mor_docs.
