Muscle Recovery Techniques For Tennis Players

Dec,16,2020
  | By Dr. Brent Wells
Tennis is a popular sport for many reasons. Not only is it a great aerobic exercise, but it can improve your metabolism and increase your flexibility. While it can help you stay active, tennis can result in certain injuries, especially muscle problems. This article will explore more behind frequent...Read more

Your 2019 Guide to Sports Medicine

Aug,07,2019
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Dr. Tom Ferraro (516) 248-7189 DrTomFerraro.com DrTFerraro@aol.com Dr. Tom Ferraro is an internationally-known sport psychologist designated as one of “The nation’s top mental game gurus” by Golf Digest. He has a full-time sport psychology practice in Nassau County, working with elite and...Read more

Get More Game: Tips to Avoid Injury and Discover Your Best Performance

Jul,26,2019
  | By Vincent Carvelli
An estimated 17.9 million people play tennis in the United States, according to the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), making it one of the most popular sports in the country. Unlike many sports that have set duration times, tennis matches can go several hours. The sport demands much from its...Read more

Tennis Shoulder Pain

Often overlooked, shoulder pain is among the most common overuse tennis injuries. The shoulder joint has the biggest capacity for movement, and therefore, is the easiest to damage.
Apr,05,2018
  | By Andrea Retolaza
Often overlooked, shoulder pain is among the most common overuse tennis injuries. The shoulder joint has the biggest capacity for movement, and therefore, is the easiest to damage. Located at the back of the shoulder, the rotator cuff muscles are a group of four muscles and tendons that come...Read more

Orlin & Cohen Leading the Way in Orthopedics on Long Island

Sep,01,2017
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group is Long Island’s leading private orthopedic practice with a team of 37 board-certified and board-eligible physicians. The group features orthopedic subspecialists who have completed advanced fellowship training, focusing solely on a single area of concern. This...Read more

Lower Back Pain in Tennis Players

Aug,14,2017
  | By Andrea Retolaza
Nowadays tennis has evolved into a more powerful game than it used to be years ago. Lighter materials and more aerodynamic equipment allow players to hit the ball faster and with greater force. This results in a higher dependence on the players’ fitness level, thus, increasing the risk of injuries...Read more

Tennis Injury Prevention: The Most Common Labrum Tear Sustained by Tennis Players

Aug,02,2017
  | By Dr. Charles Ruotolo
The shoulder is the most mobile, but least stable joint in the body. Because it’s used repetitively by tennis players, special attention should be paid to maintaining its strength, health and function. In order to prevent injuries, it's important that tennis players educate themselves. One of the...Read more

Keys to Training and Injury Prevention

Aug,01,2017
  | By Andrea Retolaza
For the last few years, I have had the pleasure of working as the injury prevention coach of professional Spanish tennis player Lara Arruabarrena, currently ranked No. 64 on the WTA circuit. In a sport like tennis, being a talented player is not enough to make it to the top. Dedication,...Read more

Tennis Injury Prevention: Do Not Let Back Pain Sideline You

Jun,28,2017
  | By Dr. Charles Ruotolo
Tennis is one of the few sports where each part of the body plays an equal role in power, accuracy and endurance. And while every tennis player knows that knee, elbow and shoulder injuries are common, one of the most overlooked areas that subject to injury is the lower back. During a match, a...Read more

Tennis Injury Prevention: Treating Patellarfemoral Pain in Tennis Players

Apr,05,2017
  | By Dr. Charles Ruotolo
Just as important as proper upper body strength is for the tennis player, so is lower body strength, as a match often includes quick bursts of acceleration, changes in direction and bending. Many tennis players will complain of pain in front of the knee during a match and for days after. The most...Read more