title: Surface and equipment variables in tennis injuries.
abstract: Alterations in equipment can reduce the incidence and severity of overuse injuries in the competitive tennis player. Changes in racquet variables, court surface, footwear, and string tension play an important part in treatment of both upper and lower extremity injuries. Adequate time for rehabilitation is needed to prevent reinjury when returning to competition.
authors.affiliation: Physical Performance and Rehabilitation Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Lehman
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D013177:Sports; D013715:Tennis