In its 40 years of existence, the LCOSMC has treated thousands of recreational, competitive and professional tennis players and has participated in the USTA Sports Science Committee for 27 years. Lexington Clinic Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Center professionals also serve as consultants for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).

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What is the best way to warm up?

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Pre-Match Warm-ups and Post-Match Recovery

Observational Tennis Serve Analysis

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The Observational Tennis Serve Analysis (OTSA) was developed as a collaborative e ort between the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and Lexington Clinic’s Shoulder Center of KY to create a tool for e ective analysis of the serve motion that could be used easily on court and would suggest interventions that could improve serve mechanics and modify risk of injury. Learn more!

Off-Season Conditioning

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What is off-season conditioning? My tennis does not have an off season.

Pain – and how to deal with it while trying to play

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How to assess your pain levels and listen to your body.

The Role of the Biceps in Tennis

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What is the bicep(s) and what is its role in tennis? How did I hurt my biceps? How can I make my biceps feel better?

Workload

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How can I train and play at the highest frequency but have the lowest chance of injury?

Strengthening

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What is the role of strengthening for tennis? I don't think football type muscles are needed in tennis. Can I get strong enough just by playing?

Stretching

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I hear a lot of talk about stretching. Is stretching important for tennis players, and if it is, how should I stretch for tennis?

Speed

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What is the role of speed and power in tennis? Do I need it, and what are the ways to get it?

Endurance

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Why do I need to have endurance on the court if the distance I run for each shot is short?

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Q&A Topics

What is the best way to warm up?

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Observational Tennis Serve Analysis

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Off-Season Conditioning

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Pain – and how to deal with it while trying to play

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The Role of the Biceps in Tennis

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Workload

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Strengthening

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Stretching

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Speed

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Endurance

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Knee Meniscus

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Achilles Tendinitis

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Tennis Leg

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Welcome to Ask The Doc

Q&A Topics

What is the best way to warm up?

Topic:

Observational Tennis Serve Analysis

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Off-Season Conditioning

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Pain – and how to deal with it while trying to play

Topic:

The Role of the Biceps in Tennis

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Workload

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Strengthening

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Stretching

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Speed

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Endurance

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Knee Meniscus

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Achilles Tendinitis

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Tennis Leg

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Dear Ask The Doc

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