Tennis and Golf Injury Specialists in San Antonio
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What is a common injury in tennis and golf?
Tendonitis is the most common type of injury in golf and tennis.
Tendonitis is the inflammation of tendons, thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. The condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint. Due to the repetitive motions of swinging or twisting in golf and tennis, overuse can result in tendonitis as it puts stress on the tendons. In tennis players and golfers, tendonitis is most common in the shoulder and elbow. Learning correct movements and ensuring you are properly warmed up will help mitigate the risk of injury.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF tendonitis?
The most common symptoms of a tendonitis include:
Difficulty moving the joint
Pain in a tendon that increases as you move
Swelling
Grating or crackling during movement
Tenderness
Are You Experiencing Constant Pain? Let’s get in touch!
Did you know… Golfers and tennis players experience some of the same injuries due to the repetitive movements involved?
Meet Our Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Marx
Dr. Marx is a specialist in treating the shoulder, elbow, and knee. He has expertise in both arthroscopic and open techniques for injuries to ligaments, meniscus, cartilage, rotator cuff, and labrum in addition to shoulder replacement surgery. He enjoys treating patients and athletes of all ages and abilities, working to help them get back to the activities that are most important in their lives.