Prevention

• For tennis players:
  
  
  • Adjust racquet size: Use a midsized racquet. The popular oversized racquets can put too much strain on the arm and increase the risk of injury.
    
    
  • Loosen string tension: Higher string tension can increase the torque and vibration the arm experiences, thereby increasing the risk of injury.
    
    
  • Adjust grip size: A grip too small or too large decreases your control of the racquet and increases your risk of injury.
    
    
  • Check racquet material: Graphite racquets and nylon strings seem to decrease the torque and vibration the arm receives, thus reducing the risk of injury.
  
  
• Overall:
  
  
  • Ease into any repetitive motion activity around the house and at work and rest at the first sign of pain or soreness.
    
    
  • Continue exercises for strength and flexibility even after your pain has gone away before engaging in tennis or other repetitive motion activities.