Practical tips to manage malaligned players
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Malalignment syndrome, injury, physiotherapy, preventionAbstract
Tennis, due to its one-handed nature and the prevalence of certain shots such as the forehand and serve within it, lends itself to malalignments which can lead to tension, weakness, loss of power / strength, and even injury. This article introduces and discusses malalignment syndrome, and provides exercises for evaluation and treatment.
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