Racquet sports require rapid changes in direction, explosive movements, and repetitive stress on specific joints.

Here are a few ways in which we can help squash and tennis players:

Injury Prevention:

• Strength and Conditioning: Develop customised strength and conditioning programs to address specific muscle imbalances, enhance agility, and reduce the risk of injuries.
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Rehabilitation:

• Injury Assessment: Promptly assess and diagnose injuries, such as sprains, strains, and overuse injuries common in racquet sports.
• Rehabilitation Exercises: Prescribe exercises to rehabilitate and strengthen affected areas, ensuring a safe return to play.
• Sport-Specific Rehab: Implement drills and exercises that mimic the movements and demands of squash and tennis.
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Shoulder and Elbow Care:

• Rotator Cuff Strengthening: Emphasise exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles, crucial for overhead shots in tennis and squash.
• Elbow Stability: Address issues like tennis elbow through targeted strengthening exercises and technique modifications.

Core Stability:

• Core Strengthening: Focus on core stability to enhance balance, posture, and power during strokes.
• Anti-rotation Exercises: Include exercises that stabilize the core and prevent excessive rotation during swings.

Lower Body Conditioning:

• Balance Training: Improve proprioception and balance to support quick changes in direction.
• Plyometric Training: Integrate plyometric exercises to enhance explosive movements required for effective play.
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Footwork and Agility:

• Footwork Drills: Incorporate drills to improve footwork and agility, crucial for rapid court coverage.
• Dynamic Warm-ups: Design dynamic warm-up routines to prepare the lower body for the quick lateral movements in squash and tennis.

Cardiovascular Conditioning:

• Interval Training: Implement interval training to simulate the intensity of matches and improve cardiovascular fitness.
• Aerobic Conditioning: Develop aerobic fitness programs to support sustained energy throughout a match.

Recovery Strategies:

• Post-Match Recovery: Advise on post-match recovery strategies, including cool-down exercises, stretching, and hydration.

Manual Therapy:

• Massage and Soft Tissue Techniques
• Joint Mobilisation
• Dry Needling
• Myofascial Cupping
• Myofascial Release
• Trigger Point Release

Education:

• Self-Care Practices: Educate players on injury prevention, proper warm-up and cool-down techniques, and self-massage for muscle recovery.
• Load Management: Provide guidance on managing training loads to prevent overuse injuries and burnout.

By combining these approaches, our team can contribute significantly to the overall well-being and performance of footballers. The goal is not only to treat injuries but also to implement proactive strategies that reduce the likelihood of injuries occurring in the first place.

If you would like assistance to manage and prevent injuries, improve performance and recovery, make sure book a time with one of our practitioners and we will get you on the right track!