Tennis News

Cypress Gas Stove

Berkshire Gas Stove

NEVER BE COLD AGAIN

Rockport Wood Stove

Gas Insert

Freestanding gas and wood stoves by Lopi or a gas insert by Fireplace Xtrordinair will enhance any space and keep you toasty all winter long. Visit our showroom for inspiration. 11403 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA 530.587.6681 www.MountainHomeCenter.com

R.I.C.E. Treatment For Tennis Injury

Tennis is one of the most popular racket sports. It can get very taxing to the muscles, tendons and joints due to the nature of the sport. Sudden bursts of sprints, stops and quick change in directions can often lead to injuries.

Some of the popular injuries in tennis are: Tennis Elbow, Rotating cuff tendinitis (shoulder blade), Wrist Strains, Ankle pain, Back pain, Knee pain, Calf & Achilles tendon, Tennis toe. R.I.C.E. is a systematic approach of treatment in case of an injury. R.I.C.E stands for rest, ice, compress and elevate. This treatment helps to reduce pain and swelling.

the muscle should not be inactive for too long. Keeping it immobile can cause stiffness and loss of strength. Certain rehabilitation and strengthening exercises

After the swelling and the pain reduces, can go a long way in the recovery process.

Precautions to keep tennis injuries away: • Spend adequate time doing warm up and cool down before and after a game. • Make sure that the equipment used is a perfect fit for your body type • Most of the tennis injuries are caused due to improper technique. Attention to proper technique is going to go a long way. • Cross training is essential to combat muscle imbalances caused due to the unilateral nature of the sport. • Give time to your body after a game.

This will help ease out the stressed muscles and recover better.

Guillaume Tonelli, Tennis Director tennisnorthstar@gmail.com