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Sports Injury Prevention: Regular Screening By Physical Therapist Recommended

Taking a holistic approach to sports injury prevention, including regular screening by a physical therapist to identify muscle imbalances, biomechanical flaws, and prescribe corrective exercises, is critically important to the success of elite athletes, says physical therapist Patricia Ladis.
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Brooke de Lench
Brooke de Lench

Number of Youth Tennis Players Up: USTA's Quick Start, No-Cut Programs Credited

Submitted by Brooke de Lench on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 17:29. | 0 comments

Which youth sport, golf or tennis, is gaining in popularity in recent years, and which is losing? You might be surprised to learn, given their overall public profiles, it is the number of youth tennis players that is up, with participation jumping 43% since 2000 , with the USTA's innovative QuickStart and No-Cut programs credited for the increase.

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Overuse Injury: Early Recognition and Treatment Allows Quick Return to Play

Early recognition and treatment of common overuse injuries to growth plates is key to the safe return to play of young athletes says a new study.
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Number of Matches Played Determines Junior Tennis Players’ Risk for Injury, New Study Says

The number of matches in which junior tennis players compete during a tournament directly affects their risk for medical withdrawal during a tournament, significantly increasing after fourth match.
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Tennis Injuries: Aerobic Warm-Up and Dynamic Stretching Can Help Reduce Risk

Light jogging, dynamic stretching among steps tennis players can take to reduce risk of traumatic and overuse injuries.
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Ten Things To Remember After Your Child's Team Loses

No matter how talented your child may be, there are going to days when he doesn't play his best, or when, despite his best effort, his team loses.  How you manage both the ups, and the inevitable downs, will play a large role in whether your child has a successful youth sports experience.  Here are ten things to keep in mind after your child's team loses or he doesn't perform up to his expectations.
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What To Do If Your Child Doesn't Want You To Watch His Tennis Match

Kids, especially under twelve, are always seeking their parents' approval. Negative labels and generalizations and criticism can have a devastating emotional impact. If you critique your child's performance, she will interpret your anger, disapproval, and disappointment as meaning that you don't love her anymore-that your love is conditional.
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Tennis Star Lindsay Davenport Returns For Third Olympics 14 Months After Becoming First-Time Mom

In many sports, the Olympics have progressively been undergoing a quiet revolution, one in which women, most specifically ones that are mothers, are still competing at the highest level in their sports well into their thirties. Lindsay Davenport, 32, former Olympic champion and once ranked Number 1 in the world, is a prime example.

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Buying Tennis Shoes: A Parent's Guide

Tennis shoes are made especially for the game of tennis and differ from other shoes because they are made with a key characteristic that is necessary for the sport: lateral support. Tennis players are constantly in the act of sideways starts and stops and therefore need a great amount of lateral support or run the risk of serious injury.

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