In tennis as in most sports, major upsets by their very nature tend to be memorable. Unless they occur in the championship game, however, upsets rarely outshine the eventual championship play. This year’s Wimbledon may be one of those exceptions. On the men’s side, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer failed to make the quarterfinals. Perhaps… Continue Reading
In the last column I talked about the concept of proprioception – or a sense of balance and knowing where your joints are in space without looking. Proprioception training – sometimes referred to as stability training or core training – is becoming more common among coaches of young athletes, particularly girls. Research is mounting that… Continue Reading
We all know that boys and girls are built differently. As they reach puberty, girls mature faster physically, tend to be more flexible and have wider pelvises. Thanks to the estrogen that our bodies produce, women store more body fat than men and have less lean body mass. All these differences and more impact the… Continue Reading
TIPS FOR TREATING COMMON INJURIES By Annette M. Zaharoff, MD (2/1/04) Exercise is an important component in maintaining and improving your physical fitness level. Feeling good from your exercise program is important but often becomes difficult if an injury occurs. Exercising with an injury may lead to worsening of your original problem and a longer… Continue Reading
Tennis Elbow Proper treatment can get you on the court again By Annette M. Zaharoff, MD Many people who play sports such as tennis, racquetball, and golf can develop elbow pain. “Tennis elbow” is really an injury to the tendon or epicondyle (attachment site of the tendon to the bone). Anyone who uses their forearm… Continue Reading