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Overuse Injury Overcoming Rafael Nadal
By Alan L. Hammond, Managing Editor
Jan 12, 2010
Sitting atop the tennis rankings is a great place for a tennis star to be. At the pinnacle, above the rest, playing the best tennis in the world, that’s where Rafael Nadal was just a few weeks ago. Injury, however, does not recognize number one rankings. ...
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Rehabilitation after ACL Surgery
By By Robert Donatelli, PhD PT
Jan 01, 2009

Following an ACL reconstructive surgery the tennis play naturally depends on pivotal movements—the ability to run, jump and change direction at high rates of speed. In addition to providing stability, the knee and ankle are subjected to excessive forces during pivotal movements, and consequently, are frequently injured. In fact, knee surgery has become a common procedure during the last decade. The most common knee injury is to the ACL, since it is the most vulnerable to the stress of pivotal movements like the cutting maneuvers required in many sports such as tennis.

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Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis Increased by Injuries
Reviewed by the TennisMD Medical Review Board.
By Alan L. Hammond TennisMD News
Feb 22, 2010


Tennis players are as susceptible to knee injuries as any other athlete, possibly more so.
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Women Tennis Players Can Prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
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By Alan L. Hammond TennisMD News
Jan 25, 2010

Knee injuries are commonplace in high impact sports like tennis.
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