Four Common Upper Body Injuries in Tennis Players: Prevention, Description, and Treatment

Abstract

The average tennis player gets injured 2-3 times every two years. This may not seem relevant but when added over a lifetime career in tennis these numbers become significant. This is why it is important to be aware of the most common tennis injuries, as well as the best prevention and treatment methods for each injury. This literature review will discuss four of the most common tennis injuries, which include tennis elbow, tendonitis, shoulder bursitis, and a rotator cuff tear. This review covers how to prevent and treat them, with a focus on the elbow and shoulder as two of the most common places for injury in tennis players.