2023-05-16 08:32:58
One of the most common injuries among racket fans is tennis elbow. With the arrival of spring and the international competitions of this sport, physiotherapists offer eight recommendations to avoid this injury
Bulgarian player Daniel Nikolov during the men’s singles match. EFE/Juan Carlos Hidalgo
Nearly ten million people in Spain practice some racket sport, according to data from the International Padel Federation. The epicondylitis o tennis elbow It is one of the most frequent tendinopathy among the players who practice it.
This lesion is characterized by a pain on the side of the elbow It increases especially when hitting a racket or when grabbing and carrying heavy objects.
Although this injury is more common among racket professionals, it is occurring with increasing frequency in amateur and amateur players.
“With this disease, inflammation can be generated and degenerative signs of the tendon tissue can also appear if the pain is maintained over time,” he explains. Ignacio cancelsmember of the Governing Board of the Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM).
Las main triggering causes of tennis elbow are the bad grip technique of the material, the lack of strength in the arm muscles or have a bad equipment.
With the arrival of good weather and the increase in racket competitions, the Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM) offers us a series of General recommendations to reduce discomfort and avoid injuries.
Improve hitting and grappling technique
One of the most common mistakes among novice tennis players is the excessive grip force they exert during the game. Using the material wrongly can be the cause of many tendinopathies. For this reason, it is advisable to always start train with a professional guide us
Choosing the right racket
Choosing the right material with which we are going to work is a very important task. There are as many types of racket as there are players. Therefore, it is essential to find the correct weight and thickness of the grip.
Work the strength of the entire upper limb
When training the upper body area it is important work the strength of the entire upper limb and not just the forearm, so it is advisable to perform exercises with weights and elastic bands that involve the back, shoulders and arms.
Increase and prioritize physical preparation
Working resistance is a mandatory task in racket sports training because they are very demanding in speed and duration.
Always progressive training
The preparation it must be gradual. The coach will be in charge of adapting the physical exercise to the beginner player so that the body gradually gets used to the training. In addition, physical activity must be complete and also include trunk and leg exercises.
Warming up, an ally against injuries
with a good warm up we can avoid many injuries. Specialists recommend warming up the body at a general level and then specifically the arm with a rubber band or with the racket.
The “invisible” training
Hydrating correctly is one of the factors that makes us perform better in our competitions. Nutrition and rest too are key to optimizing performance and avoiding the risk of injury.
Always go to a professional
From the Professional College of Physiotherapists of the Community of Madrid (CPFCM) advise go to a physical therapist whenever a player begins to feel discomfort. A timely observation can favor the treatment of the injury and motivate the athlete to recover as soon as possible from possible tendinopathies such as tennis elbow.
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