Physical therapy built for tennis players
Tennis loads the body in unique ways — repetitive serves and overheads on the shoulder, gripping and backhands on the elbow, lateral starts and stops on the knees and Achilles, rotational force through the low back. Most tennis players play through pain longer than they should. A physical therapist can identify what's actually driving your symptoms and build a plan that gets you back to playing.
Common tennis injuries we treat
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Rotator cuff strains and shoulder impingement
- Wrist tendinopathy from grip pressure
- Patellar tendinitis and meniscus irritation
- Achilles tendinopathy and calf strains
- Ankle sprains from lateral cuts
- Low back pain from rotational load
- Hip pain from quick pivots
How PT helps tennis players
Your first visit is an evaluation over video. Your PT asks about your play volume, your level, which strokes hurt, and when. They'll have you move through the patterns that aggravate your symptoms to identify the underlying drivers.
Treatment is exercise-driven: progressive loading for tendinopathies, strengthening for shoulder and hip stability, mobility for the thoracic spine and hips, and return-to-play programming. You'll get clear guidance on what matches and practices to modify, what's safe to keep doing, and how to ramp back to full intensity. Between visits you can message your PT directly if something flares after a tournament.
What to expect
First visit is about 60 minutes over a secure video call. Follow-ups are 30–45 minutes. Most tennis players notice meaningful improvement in 2–6 weeks of consistent work. Your program is built around staying on the court when you safely can — not sitting out a season.