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Game, Set, Recovery: Expert Treatment for Racket Sport Injuries

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a casual weekend player, injuries from racket sports like tennis, squash, or paddle can disrupt your game and daily life. Don’t let pain become your norm. Early assessments and a personalised treatment plans are crucial to ensure a full recovery and preventing long-term issues.

The combination of high-speed movements, repetitive strain, and sudden directional changes can put stress on joints, tendons, and muscles.

The most frequent racquet sport injuries include:

  • Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) – caused by repetitive strain on the forearm muscles.
  • Rotator cuff injuries – common in tennis and squash due to overhead movements.
  • Wrist tendinopathies – particularly in players using improper grip or technique.
  • Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) – from explosive lunges and sprints.
  • Lower back pain – linked to twisting, bending, and poor core control. 

At The Back and Body Clinic, our expert team uses a tailored, evidence-based approach to help patients return to sport safely and quickly. With clinics in Northampton, Bedford and Towcester, we combine advanced diagnostics with cutting-edge therapies for optimal results.

Treatments

Hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisation, deep tissue massage, and myofascial release are used to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore normal joint mechanics. Evidence shows that combining manual therapy with exercise produces superior outcomes in many musculoskeletal conditions.

For persistent tendinopathies like tennis elbow, shockwave therapy (Radial Pulse Waves) stimulates healing at the cellular level. Recommended by NICE guidelines, shockwave is highly effective in reducing chronic pain and improving function.

In cases where inflammation is severe or progress is slower than expected, our team may recommend ultrasound-guided injections with our expert consultants, including:

    • Corticosteroid injections – to reduce inflammation in joints and tendons
    • Hyaluronic acid – to improve joint lubrication
    • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) – to promote natural tissue repair 

Exercise and Rehabilitation

Structured exercise rehab is the cornerstone of long-term recovery and will be paired with any of the treatments mentioned above to reduce the risk of recurrence. 

Our tailored rehabilitation programmes are designed to address the root causes of injury and support long-term recovery. They focus on strengthening weak or imbalanced muscle groups. Improving joint control and stability, and correcting faulty movement patterns or poor technique that may contribute to recurring issues. Each plan is structured to guide patients through a safe, progressive return-to-sport pathway. Ensuring they regain not only strength and flexibility, but also the confidence to perform at their best without the risk of re-injury.

 

Don’t let injury keep you from getting back out on the court.  At The Back and Body Clinic, we help you move better, play stronger, and stay in the game for longer. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or casual player, our integrated approach ensures the highest standard of care and will support you every step of the way.

 

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