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      Move Better Sports Edition Newsletter

      A Blog by Wentworth-Douglass Experts

      04/04/2023

      Training, Biomechanical Factors and Injuries Associated with Tennis

      A well-conditioned tennis player needs strength and efficiency of form for each burst of effort, sustained throughout the match, without fatiguing at the end. Movements require side-to-side as well back-to-front-and-back sprinting, jumping, as well as the strokes themselves.

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      12/05/2022

      Ice vs. Heat

      There are many options out there for pain and inflammation management with two of the most frequently used modalities being ice (also known as cryotherapy) and heat (also known as thermotherapy). The best choice of modality for your injury will come down the type of injury you have and how long the injury has been present.

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      12/02/2022

      Want to improve your sport performance? Train your pelvic floor!

      The demands of every sport are different but the one thing that is integral to athletic performance is your core and pelvic floor strength. Your pelvic floor muscles are part of your core and contribute to your overall core strength and stability.

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      12/02/2022

      Factors for Improving Vertical Jump

      Vertical Jump is often considered one of the most sought-after improvements for athletes who are training for their sport. Vertical jumping ability is an integral part of many athletic events.

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      12/02/2022

      Considering Careers in Sports Medicine

      As you move through your experience as a high school athlete and look to the future, you might be interested in careers that will keep you involved in sports. There are many options for careers in sports medicine - here I will highlight some of the most common.

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      12/02/2022

      Common Basketball Injuries

      When people think of sports-related injuries, they often think first of injuries stemming from collision sports, such as football, lacrosse, or ice hockey. Although basketball is not considered a collision sport, it is very much a contact sport with its share of injuries.

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