Hard knocks: Concussion injuries in tennis
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v24i70.208Keywords:
concussion, injury, post concussion syndromeAbstract
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.
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