- Definitions of Ergonomics and Tennis Ergonomics
- Seven main categories of Tennis Ergonomics:
Flexibility, Strength, Posture, Balance, Nutrition,
Stress Management and Routine Development.
FLEXIBILITY - Discussion of soft tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon)
and joint flexibility. Targeted recommendations, including stretching
techniques for all sections of the body.
STRENGTH - Discussion of proper muscle development. Specific
recommendations for exercises targeting all sections of the body.
POSTURE - Discussion of the importance of proper posture as it
relates to adapting to the constant physical stress of gravity.
Recommendations regarding tennis posture during the serve, the
forehand and the backhand.
BALANCE - Discussion of the importance of balance as it relates to
proper stroke dynamics. Recommendations for improved balance,
including specific techniques.
NUTRITION - Discussion of the importance of proper nutrition as it
relates to tennis performance. Recommendations for pre-match,
in-match and post-match nutritional intake.
STRESS MANAGEMENT - Discussion of effective methods for
handling stressful situations, especially during the match.
Recommendations include visualization and breathing techniques.
ROUTINE DEVELOPMENT - Discussion of the importance of the
consistent application of effective pre-match, in-match and post-match
techniques.
- Tennis Day (Beginning to End)
Step by step recommendations regarding the application of tennis
ergonomics throughout the entire day of each match.
- Summary
Review of the topics discussed. Recommendations regarding
motivation and compliance.
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