Injury prevention strategies in tennis: a systematic review
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Sport, epidemiology, evaluation, intervention programsAbstract
Introduction: Injury prevention in tennis is crucial for safeguarding players' health, promoting balanced psychophysical development, and achieving optimal performance. This is particularly important for both professional and amateur players, as it helps extend their athletic careers.
Aim: identify injury prevention strategies implemented in tennis, detailing their application methodologies, observed effects, and associated technological aspects. Methodology: a systematic search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, resulting in the selection of five studies that met the pre-established inclusion criteria. Results: that GPS devices, such as "Armbeep Tennis," effectively monitor external and internal loads, reducing the risk of overload. Similarly, applications like "Fusionetics™" detect musculoskeletal imbalances and bilateral asymmetries, while grip strength analysis suggests that asymmetries greater than 15% may predict injury risk. Conclusions: the technologies discussed, including GPS devices, biomechanical analysis applications, and grip strength monitoring, serve as essential tools for injury prevention, health optimization, and performance enhancement in tennis.
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