USTA Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

Which muscle group is most commonly involved in tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)?

Accepted Answer

Wrist extensors

Answer

Tennis elbow involves the wrist extensors, particularly the extensor carpi radialis brevis, which attaches at the lateral epicondyle.

Question 2

What is the recommended PRICE protocol step immediately after an acute ankle sprain?

Accepted Answer

Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Answer

PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is the standard immediate management protocol for acute soft tissue injuries like ankle sprains.

Question 3

A player reports sharp pain in the patellar tendon below the kneecap during jumping and landing. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)

Answer

Patellar tendinopathy causes pain at the inferior pole of the patella and is aggravated by jumping and loading movements.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of periodization in injury prevention for tennis players?

Accepted Answer

Systematically varying training load and intensity across cycles to allow recovery

Answer

Periodization involves planned variation in training volume and intensity to optimize performance and reduce overuse injury risk.

Question 5

When a junior player reports consistent low-back pain during serves, the FIRST area a coach should assess is:

Accepted Answer

Hip and thoracic spine mobility limitations

Answer

Limited hip and thoracic mobility forces excessive lumbar hyperextension during the serve trophy position, a leading cause of low-back pain in juniors.

(USTA) United States Tennis Association Certified Coach Practice Test

(USTA) United States Tennis Association Certified Coach Practice Test

USTA Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation 2