Influence of Playing a Prolonged Tennis Match on Shoulder Internal Range of Motion

Conclusion:
Passive shoulder internal rotation and total ROM are significantly decreased during a 3-hour tennis match.

Clinical Relevance:
The results show that a prolonged tennis match play can modify values of shoulder ROM.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - July 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Martin, C., Kulpa, R., Ezanno, F., Delamarche, P., Bideau, B. Tags: Tennis, Biomechanics, general, Clinical assessment/Grading scales, Shoulder, general Source Type: research