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1. Calf Muscle Strain
Injuries to the calf muscles (gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris) are common in tennis as the sport involved sudden bursts of acceleration which may strain or tear the muscles. the injury can happen suddenly when a big tear occurs or develop over time as a result of minor tearing of the muscle fibres which produce scar tissue. Sometimes back problems can be the source of the pain which is then referred to the calf.
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2. Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is usually caused by prolonged gripping activities which result in an inflammination of the muscles and tendons as they attach to the humerous. Tennis elbow does not only affect tennis players who of course frequently strain the muscles in this area. It is also caused by other sports and by work or hobbies that involve repetitive movements.
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3. Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is commonly suffered by tennis players due to the repeated stresses infected on the shoulders during tennis strokes, particularly the serve. The most common cause of shoulder pain is injury to the tendons within the shoulder known as the rotator cuff tendons.
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4. Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem for tennis players due to some of the postures the games requires. Tennis great Andre Agassi suffered from chronic back problems throughout his career which eventually led to his retirement.
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5. Achilles Tendinopathy
this can be a real problem for many runners and if you experience pain in the region of the back of the heel it is important to seek treatment soon to avoid it becoming a difficult, chronic problem.
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