Tennis Injuries to the Foot and Ankle
Tennis involves a great deal of foot work. Foot and ankle
injuries can occur from the continuous side to side and quick stopping and
starting motions required in this sport. The playing surface also plays a role,
as hard courts are less forgiving compared to clay courts. Tennis players should
be aware of the following risks:
Inversion ankle sprains can damage the ankle ligaments, and
can also be associated with peroneal tendon injuries and fractures.
Overuse and excessive training can lead to heel pain
(plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendonitis, sesamoiditis, stress fractures,
posterior tibial tendonitis (or PTTD), and calcaneal apophysitis in children
and adolescents.
Information provided by The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons