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This year's final at Wimbledon saw two heavy weights competing for glory, with Roger Federer looking for a record eighth Wimbledon title and Novak Djokovic looking to end his drought of grand slam titles. In what was a thrilling match for the neutral it was Djokovic who came out on top and take his second Wimbledon title and seventh grand slam
in total.
Having lost his last three grand slam finals the pressure was all on Djokovic to deliver, having lost out to Andy Murray in the final last year but having picked up the trophy he also reclaimed the world number one spot ahead of Nadal.
The tennis season is now in full swing, with back to back tournaments pushing players to their limits and offering little time to rest before the next challenge. Overuse injuries are common both and inside and outside of sport and failure to rest following an initial complaint can have implications long term. The nature of the sport means that the entire body is susceptible to injury, from a sprained ankle to back pain to tennis elbow with this article looking at upper extremity complaints in should injuries and elbow pain.
Shoulder injuries
A great deal of force is put through the shoulder joint during a match, with players reaching well over 100mph in a serve alone. One of the more common sources of shoulder pain for a tennis player is due to rotary cuff disorders, which are the group of muscles and tendons surrounding the joint.
The rotary cuff is designed to keep the shoulder stable and in place, with damage here increasing the risk of a dislocation. Injury here can be as a result of impact, as seen with Mark Cavendish in the Tour de France, or from repetitive actions over years of continued use such as when playing tennis. Where pain is experienced in the shoulder joint it is important to stop and rest ad allow the joint to recover before continuing as playing through the pain can cause more harm than good and result in a lengthier spell on sidelines.
Typically treatment can include physiotherapy as well as rest in order to help rebuild strength in the affected region. Rest can also be achieved through the use of an arm sling to immobile the affected area and prevent further damage being caused.
Tennis elbow
Despite the name suggesting otherwise tennis elbow is not always associated with the sport of tennis and can occur following any repetitive task involving the forearm including painting and even playing the violin.
Known clinically as lateral epicondylitis the condition affects the tendons surrounding the outside of the elbow joint which can be painful and limiting your overall movement. Repetitive tasks can damage the tendons surrounding the elbow joint, and it is this inflammation which is the source of pain and restricted movement.
In serious cases surgery may be required but in general you are advised to cease your activity following the onset of pain and rest to help the tendons repair and while considered a self-limiting condition it can take up to two years for an individual to fully recover.
It should not be confused with golfers elbow or medial epicondylitis which affects the inside of the elbow joint though the treatment is similar in that it is a self-limiting condition and will get better following rest. An elbow band can also be used to apply compression to the affected region but don't be put off by the name of the product as a tennis elbow band can be used to treat golfers elbow simply by twisting the product round to focus on the area of elbow pain required.
More Information:
Dave Regis discusses the use of orthotics for the management of elbow pain http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/braces-%26-supports/arm-%26-elbow-support/ reviewing injury rehabilitation through exercise and the use of bracing and supports. He writes articles focussing on the use of an elbow band http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/browse-by-sport/badminton-%26-tennis/ and other methods of rehabilitation.
in total.
Having lost his last three grand slam finals the pressure was all on Djokovic to deliver, having lost out to Andy Murray in the final last year but having picked up the trophy he also reclaimed the world number one spot ahead of Nadal.
The tennis season is now in full swing, with back to back tournaments pushing players to their limits and offering little time to rest before the next challenge. Overuse injuries are common both and inside and outside of sport and failure to rest following an initial complaint can have implications long term. The nature of the sport means that the entire body is susceptible to injury, from a sprained ankle to back pain to tennis elbow with this article looking at upper extremity complaints in should injuries and elbow pain.
Shoulder injuries
A great deal of force is put through the shoulder joint during a match, with players reaching well over 100mph in a serve alone. One of the more common sources of shoulder pain for a tennis player is due to rotary cuff disorders, which are the group of muscles and tendons surrounding the joint.
The rotary cuff is designed to keep the shoulder stable and in place, with damage here increasing the risk of a dislocation. Injury here can be as a result of impact, as seen with Mark Cavendish in the Tour de France, or from repetitive actions over years of continued use such as when playing tennis. Where pain is experienced in the shoulder joint it is important to stop and rest ad allow the joint to recover before continuing as playing through the pain can cause more harm than good and result in a lengthier spell on sidelines.
Typically treatment can include physiotherapy as well as rest in order to help rebuild strength in the affected region. Rest can also be achieved through the use of an arm sling to immobile the affected area and prevent further damage being caused.
Tennis elbow
Despite the name suggesting otherwise tennis elbow is not always associated with the sport of tennis and can occur following any repetitive task involving the forearm including painting and even playing the violin.
Known clinically as lateral epicondylitis the condition affects the tendons surrounding the outside of the elbow joint which can be painful and limiting your overall movement. Repetitive tasks can damage the tendons surrounding the elbow joint, and it is this inflammation which is the source of pain and restricted movement.
In serious cases surgery may be required but in general you are advised to cease your activity following the onset of pain and rest to help the tendons repair and while considered a self-limiting condition it can take up to two years for an individual to fully recover.
It should not be confused with golfers elbow or medial epicondylitis which affects the inside of the elbow joint though the treatment is similar in that it is a self-limiting condition and will get better following rest. An elbow band can also be used to apply compression to the affected region but don't be put off by the name of the product as a tennis elbow band can be used to treat golfers elbow simply by twisting the product round to focus on the area of elbow pain required.
More Information:
Dave Regis discusses the use of orthotics for the management of elbow pain http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/braces-%26-supports/arm-%26-elbow-support/ reviewing injury rehabilitation through exercise and the use of bracing and supports. He writes articles focussing on the use of an elbow band http://www.ossurwebshop.co.uk/categories/browse-by-sport/badminton-%26-tennis/ and other methods of rehabilitation.
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