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Pickleball Related Achilles Injuries: Causes, Treatment, And Prevention

Pickleball Related Achilles Injuries: Causes, Treatment, And Prevention

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Mar 16, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key Takeaways Pickleball loads the Achilles through repeated push offs, stops, and quick direction changes, especially with high volume play. Early signs like morning stiffness and post game ache are signals to adjust load before a bigger flare develops. The best...
Golfer’s Elbow in Golfers: Why It Starts & What Helps

Golfer’s Elbow in Golfers: Why It Starts & What Helps

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Mar 16, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key Takeaways Golfer’s elbow in golfers is usually a tendon capacity issue driven by gripping, wrist load, and practice volume. Tight grip and wrist dominant impact patterns can overload the inner elbow tendons, especially when fatigue sets in. The best recovery plan...
Rotator Cuff Injuries In Tennis Players: Causes, Fixes, And Return To Play

Rotator Cuff Injuries In Tennis Players: Causes, Fixes, And Return To Play

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Mar 3, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key Takeaways Tennis shoulder pain often builds gradually from overload, especially with serving volume and fatigue. Most rotator cuff issues improve with smart load changes and progressive rehab, not just rest. The best rehab includes rotator cuff strength, scapular...
Golfer’s Elbow in Tennis Players: Causes and Fixes

Golfer’s Elbow in Tennis Players: Causes and Fixes

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Mar 3, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key takeaways Golfers elbow is common in tennis players and usually comes from tendon overload, not one single bad swing. The inside elbow gets stressed by gripping, spin, serving force, and equipment factors like string tension and racquet setup. The best fix is...
How to Fix Tennis Elbow: Pain Relief, Rehab, and a Strong Comeback

How to Fix Tennis Elbow: Pain Relief, Rehab, and a Strong Comeback

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Mar 2, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key takeaways Tennis elbow is usually a tendon overload problem from repetitive gripping and wrist extension, not just a tennis injury. The best long term fix is progressive strengthening and smart load management, not only rest or stretching. Braces can help short...
Runners Knee Causes, Fixes, and When to Get Help

Runners Knee Causes, Fixes, and When to Get Help

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Feb 23, 2026 | Sports Injuries

Key takeaways: Front of knee pain from running is most often runner’s knee, also called patellofemoral pain syndrome. It usually flares from training load spikes plus strength or control gaps, not from one single bad run. Smart modifications plus consistent strength...
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