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Injury ClinicInjury Clinic
The ITF Injury Clinic provides information on the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of common tennis injuries.
Tennis as a Lifelong Healthy SportTennis as a lifelong healthy sport
Tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. As we struggle to overcome the current obesity epidemic and the problems of a sedentary lifestyle prevalent in the western world, tennis, if played regularly, has the ability to confer health benefits in a number of different areas.
ConditioningConditioning
The game of tennis places unique physical demands on its players. In return, players develop a unique set of physical qualities and capacities for accomplished and successful performance.
NutritionNutrition
This section briefly covers the general nutrition guidelines to eating a balanced diet for good health, but mainly focuses on nutritional issues relating to tennis performance.
EquipmentEquipment
The equipment used by players has a significant influence on their performance and the nature of the game in general. Find out more about the science of tennis equipment.
PsychologyPsychology
Every player and coach knows, or should know, that psychology has an incredible effect on performance. Furthermore, many elite players believe that optimal performance at the top tier of competition is more mental than physical.
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