by Casey Chan, DC, QME
The United States Tennis Association is encouraging tennis players to improve their game through the Sports Science Department’s High Performance Profile. The profile includes tests that are outside of those typical of fitness assessments. When performed by a qualified and capable healthcare provider (orthopedist, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or chiropractor), a player’s “profile” may be assessed to identify areas of improvement in biomechanics, strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Your healthcare provider should follow up the profile results with recommended exercises and/or treatment. It is suggested by the USTA that the profile test be performed every 3 to 4 months so that the athlete and healthcare provider may monitor his/her progress.
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