Consensus Statement on Epidemiological Studies of Medical Conditions in Tennis, April 2009

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Authors

Babette M Pluim · Lawn Tennis Association

Colin W Fuller · Lawn Tennis Association

Mark E. Batt · Lawn Tennis Association

Lisa Chase · Lawn Tennis Association

Brian Hainline · Lawn Tennis Association

Stuart J. Miller · Lawn Tennis Association

Bernard Montalvan ·

Abstract

The definitions and methodology proposed for recording injuries and illnesses sustained during tennis activities will lead to more consistent and comparable data being collected. The surveillance procedures presented here may also be applicable to other racket sports.

Topics & Keywords

Sports injuries and prevention Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Shoulder Injury and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

Volume 19, Issue 6, pp. 445-450

DOI: 10.1097/jsm.0b013e3181be35e5

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