Miscellaneous
Episode 108: Dr. Grant Garcia discusses common tennis injuries and how to recognize them early on. For more info: grantgarciamd.com & orthopedicspecialistofseattle.com The Roland-Garros (French Open) is one of the major Grand Slam titles that every tennis player covets. This year Novak Djokovic has added his 2nd French Open title, and 19th Grand Slam title overall, putting him one win away from tying Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. We felt that this was a perfect time to discuss common tennis injuries that players at all levels incur. Tennis is a high-level sport that puts a tremendous demand on our bodies and sometimes that demand can have lasting effects. Playing tennis requires explosive bursts of energy, using different types of playing surfaces, and constant perpetual motion. Our bodies are affected from head to toe: shoulder, elbow, back, knee, ankle, foot, wrist. We discuss these injuries, what they feel like, and when we should go see someone. The differences from soreness and needing a day off, or whether it’s time to talk to someone before an injury can get worse. We’ve seen the toll these injuries have had on our favorite players. We want to make sure that athletes at ALL levels are aware of these types of injuries, how to recognize them and when you should go see your doctor. Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he also cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes, has authored over 70 publications in prominent peer-review journals including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in Sports Medicine. He currently serves as an Assistant Editor for Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine and is a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Audio Courtesy of NBC Sports Music: Bensound