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Injury Prevention Flashcards

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  1. Which on-court surface is associated with the highest risk of knee injuries due to increased rotational friction?

    Answer: Hard court (acrylic)

    Hard court acrylic surfaces have high friction coefficients that increase rotational stress on the knee during pivoting and direction changes.

  2. The term 'tennis elbow' clinically refers to which condition?

    Answer: Lateral epicondylitis

    Tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis, involving microtears at the origin of the wrist extensor muscles on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

  3. Which footwear feature is most important for preventing ankle injuries on clay courts?

    Answer: A herringbone outsole pattern

    A herringbone outsole allows controlled sliding on clay while providing enough traction to prevent excessive ankle inversion that leads to sprains.

  4. Scapular dyskinesis in tennis players is best corrected by strengthening which muscles?

    Answer: Lower trapezius and serratus anterior

    The lower trapezius and serratus anterior are the primary scapular stabilizers; their weakness leads to dyskinesis that increases shoulder injury risk.

  5. What is the primary purpose of an ITF-certified coach conducting a pre-participation physical screening?

    Answer: To identify risk factors and movement deficiencies before training begins

    Pre-participation screening identifies musculoskeletal imbalances, movement deficiencies, and prior injury history so coaches can individualize injury prevention programs.

  6. Which early symptom should prompt a tennis coach to immediately remove a player from heat conditions?

    Answer: Cessation of sweating with confusion

    Cessation of sweating combined with confusion indicates heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate removal from play and cooling.

  7. Spondylolysis in adolescent tennis players most often affects which region of the spine?

    Answer: Lumbar vertebrae L4–L5

    Repetitive hyperextension during serves and overheads concentrates stress fracture risk at the L4–L5 pars interarticularis in adolescent athletes.