Tennis Elbow Classroom

Learn How To Break Your Vicious Tennis Elbow Cycle!

  • Tennis Elbow Program
  • Golfer’s Elbow Program
  • Thumb Program
  • Success Stories
  • Treatment Strategy
  • Exercise Principles
  • Members Login Here
  • About Me
  • Consults
  • Contact
Home » Tennis & Golfer's Elbow News » Tennis Pro Offers Tips On Avoiding Tennis Elbow

Tennis Pro Offers Tips On Avoiding Tennis Elbow

February 8, 2017 By Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist Leave a Comment

Leif Shiras of the Malibu Racket Club and Andy Gerst of Tennis Warehouse discuss ways for tennis players to reduce their risks of developing or aggravating a Tennis Elbow injury…

(Which should also apply to Golfer’s Elbow injury prevention, since tennis players get that, too.)

Watch the video at: Tennis Elbow Can Be Avoided | Tennis Channel

The three main tips offered have to do with:

  1. Having too small a grip
  2. Checking for cracks in the frame
  3. Using a racket that’s too light
  4. Adjusting string tension or types

For more on Tennis Elbow treatment see the Treatment Page

More Treatment-Related Articles For You:

Healing Tennis Elbow (Vid. Prev. Img.)

Healing Tennis Elbow: How Muscles And Tendons Heal

Why do muscles – and especially tendons – often take so long to heal?… WHY don’t they fully recover from injury – even when you follow the “official” Tennis Elbow treatment advice to the letter?… And why do those tendons so often get re-injured in spite of your best efforts?

Selfie Elbow: Is it a new type of injury?

Selfie Elbow 101: What Is It And How Do You Treat It?

Does your elbow hurt from taking too many selfie pics? (And texting or using your ipad?) You may have a “new” type of Tech Injury, many are starting to call “Selfie Elbow” – But, is this Selfie Elbow really a new medical condition, or is it just the repetitive actions causing it that are new? (Hint: It’s actually Tennis Elbow – So, let’s treat that!)

When is the right time or place to wear a support with Tennis Elbow?

Should You Wear A Tennis Elbow Brace? – (It Depends On Your Goals!)

Should you use a brace to treat your Tennis Elbow? If so, what’s the best kind – and when should you wear it? Although there’s a time and place for supports, here’s how they can potentially slow your Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow recovery – and why you have to choose carefully if healing is your top priority!

Rest as a treatment for Tennis Elbow

How Important Is Rest In Treating Tennis Elbow?

They usually say “You should rest it” when you have Tennis Elbow, but this may not be the best treatment advice. Learn why tendons need a lot more than just rest and “R.I.C.E.” – And why they don’t necessarily heal themselves while you’re resting, hoping and waiting!

How Gardening Causes Elbow Injury

Gardener’s Elbow? How Gardening Causes Elbow Pain And Injury – And How To Treat It

Can gardening and landscaping injure you? It certainly can! Here’s how it causes Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow and other wrist and thumb tendon injuries – And how to treat it right, so you can keep digging, planting, pruning and enjoying!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tennis, Tennis Injuries, Tennis Pro Tips, Tennis Technique

About Allen Willette, Neuromuscular Therapist

I'm a Neuromuscular Therapist in Marin County, California, and my passion for treating and teaching about Tennis Elbow began in 1990 when I developed a terrible case of wrist/elbow Tendonitis. (Involving the infamous BEE-Sting Story!) You're laughing WITH me - Right? - Here's my full bio

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

How To END Your Tennis Elbow:

Are you tired of Tennis Elbow?

Sick And Tired Of Tennis Elbow?
If you're fed up with all the resting, hoping and waiting, and want to learn how to break your vicious Tennis Elbow cycle naturally, click HERE or above and watch the video.

Classroom Members-Only Links

  • Members Log-In
  • Tennis Elbow Program
  • Golfer’s Elbow Program
  • Thumb Program
  • Members’ Forum

More Treatment-Related Posts

Can Acupuncture Help Your Tennis Elbow Heal?

Should You Wear A Tennis Elbow Brace? – (It Depends On Your Goals!)

Guitar Elbow – How Guitar Playing Causes Tennis Elbow And The Keys To Treating It

Topical Treatments For Tennis Elbow: Lotions, Potions And Creams, Oh My!

10 Tips To Healing Mouse Elbow — Break Your Computer Pain Cycle!

Platelet-Rich Plasma For Tennis Elbow: Does It Work?

How Effective Is Physical Therapy For Treating Tennis Elbow?

Don’t Use Ice to Treat Your Tennis Elbow! (Really)

3 Tips For Sleeping With Golfer’s & Tennis Elbow Pain: Best / Worst Arm Positions, Remedies, Etc.

Tennis Elbow Surgery: When Is It Time?

Dog Walker’s Elbow? The Key To Healing Leash-Related Injuries Of The Wrist, Hand And Elbow

Can You Heal A Tendon Tear Without Surgery – With Tennis Elbow Or Golfer’s Elbow?

Healing Tennis Elbow: How Muscles And Tendons Heal

Graston / IASTM For Treating Tennis Elbow

Cortisone Shots For Treating Tennis Elbow: Damaging AND Ineffective?

Search This Site:

Get Your Membership!

Get your Tennis Elbow Classroom membership and start breaking your vicious cycle today - Learn more here.

OR check out the Golfer's Elbow program here.

Most Recent Articles

  • 3 Quick Tests For De Quervain’s Syndrome Tenosynovitis / Mommy Thumb – Diagnose Yourself
  • What Is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? AKA, Mommy Thumb Or Gamer’s / Texter’s Thumb
  • Two Surgeons Talk Tennis Elbow – Why Cortisone, MRIs And Surgery Are Rarely Needed

Main Topic Sections

  • Home / Blog / Recent Articles
  • Better Treatment Strategies
  • Key Rehab Exercise Principles
  • What Causes Tennis Elbow?
  • What Is Tennis Elbow?
  • Golfer’s Elbow Treatment
  • News
  • Videos

Members Log In Here

Tennis AND Golfer's Elbow Program members log in to members area here.

Login Button For Gold Members of Tennis Elbow Classroom

Copyright 2023 · Tennis Elbow Classroom, All rights reserved   ·   Home | About | Contact | Terms | Consult Terms | Disclaimers | Testimonial Disclaimer | Privacy