Tennis

Amateurs or those who are out of practice often underestimate the physical demands of playing tennis. An inappropriate racket size or shape, insufficient skills and incorrect posture can easily strain your arms. Without enough arm strength and flexibility, the risk of injury will increase.

Tennis elbow
In tennis, repeated ground strokes can fatigue the forearm’s muscle-tendon structures. Excessive backhand motions, especially with poor technique, may strain the musculotendinous tissues around the elbow, leading to inflammation or tears. This repetitive stress can result in tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, a condition marked by pain on the outer elbow due to tendon overuse.

Two key factors in injury risk are the racket and technique. A racket that’s too heavy or has an improper grip size can increase muscle fatigue. Similarly, striking too forcefully, using poor backhand form, overextending the dominant arm or training too long without rest can all contribute to injury.

Tennis elbow causes pain and difficulty when lifting or gripping objects. The best treatment is rest and avoiding forearm strain. Ice packs can help relieve pain in the short term.

Calf muscle tear
A calf muscle tear is an incomplete rupture of the inside part of the calf muscle. This muscle injury may occur as a result of a sudden contraction of the calf muscles, for instance during a sprint. Symptoms include a sudden, sharp or burning pain in the leg. It usually happens to tennis players who over-exercise or haven’t done any pre-game warm-up stretches.