US OPEN TENNIS

Typical aggravating factors are racquet sports, golf and sports which involve throwing, although other sports people may be affected such as weight lifters, archers and cricket bowlers. The muscles which flex and rotate the forearm originate over the medial epicondyle, the bony prominence on the inside of the elbow, with the tendon anchored into the bone by the tendinous insertion. The pain occurs close to this and may be due to a degenerative process occurring in the tendon, as little inflammation has been noted in these cases. High stresses occur in the cocking phase of a throw and during the subsequent acceleration, and in the golf swing from high backswing down to near the ball strike. Golfers are more likely to have their dominant hand affected and tennis players who use heavy topspin in their forehands are also more at risk. Golfer’s elbow is not as common as tennis elbow but is the commonest cause of medial elbow pain with about half as many women affected as men. The third to …

The problem is, for many it may conjure up images of bulging muscles and weight lifters. But resistance training routines are much more than the weight lifting you see at the Olympics. A good resistance training routine will help you become stronger and leaner but also increase your flexibility and your agility. If you enjoy playing sports, such as golf or tennis, resistance training can help you become a stronger athlete. Resistance training routines don’t necessarily mean big, bulging muscles. A good training program will allow you to gradually increase resistance while toning muscles. When you combine resistance training with a stretching routine, you not only tone the muscle, but you also stretch the muscle and tendons. The stretching process makes the muscles longer and leaner. You can easily build strength by working with lighter weights than a traditional weight lifting routine. Lifting large weights for low repetitions will increase the likelihood of muscle tears and will over …