Tennis elbow is usually an overuse injury to the tendons on the outer side of the point of the elbow.

1. GOOD GENERAL FITNESS

Keeping fit throughout the year and not starting the tennis season stiff and out of shape is a good start! Old neck and upper back tightness should be sorted ahead of time.

2. WARMUPANDSTRETCH

Get into good habits of warming up and stretching before playing tennis to prepare your muscles for the work to come. Start on the service line with some “mini – tennis“ until you have your eye in.

3. CHECK YOUR TECHNIQUE

A common mistake is to use your wrist too much and not let the strength come from your trunk and shoulder area. Try to strike the ball with a neutral solid wrist position.

4. AVOID THESE EXCERCISES

Chin – ups, pushups and bench presses:

Wrist exercise: It’s best to avoid any wrist exercises, especially forearm

Dumbbell curls or barbell extensions.

5. CORRECTRACKET

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Make sure your racket is a suitable size, weight and shape for your build. Ensure your grip is not too small or large allowing the racket to twist too much in your hand.

STRENGTHEN YOUR MUSCLES

Off season our physios can design exercises to build up your arm, shoulder, upper back and core muscles. Weakness here can put more strain on your elbow and forearm.