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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

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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

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