The hidden injury. Updating awareness of the latest research of concussion in tennis
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v27i78.87Keywords:
concussion, injury, tennis, head injuryAbstract
This article updates coaches and tennis sports scientists on recent changes to the consensus statement for sports-related concussion. Specifically, the article provides new information that can be applied to tennis. While concussion in tennis is rare, head injuries in tennis do occur. It is important that in-lieu of medical staff available at training or tournaments, coaches and sports science practitioners are concussion aware.
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