Preventing Tennis Elbow

As mentioned in the post What is Tennis Elbow?, the most important step that you can take to avoid tennis elbow is to use proper technique on the court. Use your whole arm and body with each stroke while keeping your wrist rigid. Also, consider using a lower string tension because less force will travel from the point of ball impact to your arm.

Another good preventative measure is strength training especially if you live in a colder climate and there are no indoor facilities nearby to keep your tennis skills up during the winter months.

Finally, be sure to warm up properly. This advice is so simple, but extremely effective at preventing injuries during any kind of physical activity.

Source: Tennis Elbow, Mayo Clinic website

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