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The Challenge
The challenge of tennis can be stressful on your feet. Its quick jolts from side to side and repeated lateral motions on the court’s surface can cause common tennis injuries quicker than the moves you make to hit that little fuzzy ball. Those injuries can include sprains, stress fractures, plantar fasciitis and tennis toe.
The Prevention
The most effective way to prevent foot injuries from a good game of tennis is to condition yourself to the sport. Body strength, flexible muscles, hydration, and of course as in any sport, the right shoe! The right shoe with all the right moves equals a win on the course even if you lose the game.
The Technique
If you balance your upper body weight by bending your knees and raising your heels instead of putting it all into your back, you will likely prevent most injuries. However, when landing right after a hard jump it is wise to avoid landing on the ball of your foot as there is little to no balance with that move. That will most definitely help prevent an ankle sprain. While focusing on the ball it may be hard to focus on technique but this little tip could save you big pain.
The Shoe
Let’s talk about tennis shoes, they have become quite “a style” in the general fashion world but are they really “tennis shoes”? They need lots of cushioning and shock absorption along with a reinforced toe and wiggle room in the toe box. Padding at the ball of the foot, supportive sides and of course a low heel. As if you would try to play in stilettos!?
The Break
You need to practice increasing your game but you also need to rest your bones to avoid injury. If you follow these pieces of advice from our expert team you will very likely improve your game and keep your health intact!
If you have injured your ankle or feet while playing tennis or any other sport this Spring, let Dr. Mayer Salama and Dr. Daniel Salama take care of the problem before it takes you out for the entire year. We can be reached for an appointment by calling 313-274-0990. Our four conveniently located offices are in Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Clarkston and Trenton Michigan. We even make house calls if you can’t make it in the office to see us, call 248-474-0040.