Physical Therapy for Tennis or Pickleball Injuries
Game, Set, Match on Tennis & Pickleball Injuries
Don’t let a tennis or pickleball injury end your game. If you’re suffering from tennis elbow or other tennis-related injuries, Capital Area PT can help you get back on the court. Our physical therapists offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program, including hands-on manual therapy, pain management, taping and bracing techniques, and sport-specific training and conditioning.
Common Tennis & Pickleball Injuries
Tennis and pickleball are a full body sports, which means both lower and upper body injuries are common. The sports also involve frequent repetitive motions, such as overhead serving. In fact, about 60% of tennis and pickleball injuries are the result of overuse, and include tendonitis in the shoulder, elbow, wrist and knees. Tears and sprains can also occur from over-exertion, quick explosive movements and abrupt changes in direction. Common tennis-related injuries include:
- Rotator cuff tendinitis & tears
- ACL tears
- Tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
- Wrist tendinitis & sprains
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Patellar tendonitis
- Meniscus tears
- Ankle sprains
- Calf strains (tennis leg)
Physical Therapy for Tennis or Pickleball Injuries
Our physical therapists provide customized, hands-on rehabilitation for tennis and pickleball injuries based on the type of injury and the athlete. In every case, our goal is to reduce pain and restore strength and mobility so you can safely return to the tennis court and prevent future injuries.
After your initial evaluation, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan. Our tennis injury programs typically include a combination of heat and cold modalities to reduce pain and swelling, manual therapy to reposition and manipulate the affected joint and muscles, and tennis-specific strengthening, stretching and conditioning exercises. We also provide instruction for proper taping or bracing methods, and educate you on proper technique to reduce the risk of future injuries.
Schedule a PT Appointment
Capital Area PT offers physical therapy for tennis and pickleball players of all levels, from youth sports to professional athletes, and we now have three offices in the Saratoga-Glens Falls region. To make a physical therapy appointment in Malta, Saratoga Springs or Queensbury NY, please call (518) 289-5242.