Open AccessHard knocks: Concussion injuries in tennis
Author(s) -
Alan J. Pearce,
Janet Young
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
itf coaching and sport science review/coaching and sport science review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1812-2310
pISSN - 1812-2302
DOI - 10.52383/itfcoaching.v24i70.208
Subject(s) - concussion , medicine , athletes , physical therapy , psychology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , injury prevention , medical emergency , poison control
Concussions in tennis are rare, but they do occur. As recent case reports have highlighted, players who sustain concussions in tennis can be affected for much longer than expected. This article, written for the coach, outlines the signs of concussion, concussion awareness in tennis, and the coach’s role in mitigating risk and managing concussions in their players.