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How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for

How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for

Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and ankles—two of the most frequently injured body parts in the game.

Source: Medical Xpress

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