Categoría: Técnicas de Juego
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Wristbands, elbow pads and kinesiotape: what actually prevents tennis injuries
Wrist braces, elbow supports and kinesiotape can reduce load on irritated tissues and help prevent tennis overuse injuries, but only when correctly chosen and fitted. They are not substitutes for technique, strength and load management. Used strategically, they correct small biomechanical problems and limit peak stress during strokes. Concise evidence snapshot on injury prevention Protective…
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Racket grip comparison and wrist injury risk in doubles tennis players
For doubles, the safest default for the wrist is a mostly continental grip at the net and an eastern or mild semi western on groundstrokes, combined with a comfortable handle size and a soft overgrip. The worst combination for wrist overload is extreme forehand grips plus late contact and a very head heavy racket. Quick…
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New tennis equipment technologies to reduce elbow vibrations and prevent injury
New tennis technologies for reducing elbow vibrations combine softer frame layups, built-in dampers, modern strings, ergonomic handles and sometimes sensors. The main mistake players make is trusting marketing instead of matching equipment to technique, level and symptoms. Small, evidence-informed changes usually reduce discomfort faster than buying a radically different frame. Primary mechanisms for reducing elbow…
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Amateur tennis players: stories of returning after chronic elbow injury
Amateur tennis players with chronic elbow pain can return to competition safely by combining clear medical diagnosis, structured rehabilitation, technical adjustments, and progressive match exposure. This guide explains step-by-step how others did it, what milestones they used before each level of play, and how to avoid rushing the process or worsening a chronic elbow lesion….
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Stress injuries of elbow and wrist in young tennis talents in training phase
Stress injuries of the elbow and wrist in promising young tennis players are overuse conditions of bones, growth plates, tendons and ligaments caused by repetitive load that exceeds tissue capacity. They appear progressively, often without a single traumatic event, and are tightly linked to training volume, technique, growth spurts and inadequate recovery. Concise clinical summary…
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How to manage a tournament schedule to minimize overuse injury risk
To manage a tournament calendar and reduce overuse injury risk, start from the athlete’s normal weekly load, cap match and training volume increases, and schedule mandatory rest windows. Use simple metrics (hours, sessions, match intensity, session RPE) and adjust weekly based on pain, performance, and sleep quality, prioritising withdrawal over playing through warning signs. Essential…
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Forearm and wrist strengthening routines to prevent injury in club players
For club players in tennis and pádel, the safest preventive routine combines a short match‑day warm‑up, a progressive strength block two to four times per week, and simple load management rules. Focus on pain‑free ranges, light resistance, and consistency. Stop if pain worsens during or after training and consult a professional. Preventive Strength Essentials for…
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How to choose a tennis racket to reduce elbow strain with optimal weight and balance
The best way to reduce elbow load is to use a slightly heavier but easy-to-swing frame, head-light balance, and a relatively flexible, well-damped racket. Combine an arm-friendly string (softer, lower tension) with clean technique and progressive training. Adjust weight, balance and stiffness together, always guided by pain-free hitting. Essential factors to lower elbow strain Prefer…
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How to manage tournament schedules to prevent chronic elbow and wrist overload
To avoid chronic overload in elbow and wrist, limit peak weeks, insert deliberate recovery blocks, and coordinate matches, practice, and travel as one workload. Build your calendario de torneos around protected rest days, progressive build-up, and early reaction to pain. When in doubt, reduce repetitions of serves and backhands instead of adding tournaments. Core prevention…
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Forearm and wrist strengthening routines for club players training several times weekly
For club players training several times per week, safe forearm and wrist strength comes from short daily warm-ups, 2-3 structured strength sessions, and clear rest days. Focus on pain-free range, light loads at first, and gradual progress. Stop if pain persists after play and seek a professional assessment before returning. Essential principles for safe, progressive…