Helping racquet sport players recover, stay strong, and return to court with confidence

At Up N Adam Performance Training & Physiotherapy, we work with tennis and pickleball athletes of all ages — from juniors picking up their first racquet to seniors playing social comps and competitive club players. Racquet sports demand agility, speed, and explosive upper limb power, which makes them tough on the shoulders, elbows, and lower body. Our physio team helps players recover from injuries, improve movement efficiency, and keep enjoying the game they love.

Common Tennis & Pickleball Injuries We Treat​

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• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)

• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)

• Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement

• Wrist pain and tendinopathy

• Ankle sprains from sudden changes of direction

• Knee pain and meniscus overload from lunging

• Low back strain from rotational loads

Why Racquet Sport Injuries Happen
 

Both tennis and pickleball combine explosive upper limb use with fast lower-limb agility.

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• Elbow pain results from repetitive racquet swings, volleys, and serves.

• Shoulder overload develops from high-volume overhead serves and smashes.

• Ankle and knee injuries occur during sudden pivots, lunges, and quick side-to-side movement.

• Back pain comes from repeated trunk rotation in groundstrokes.

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Pickleball shares similar patterns but adds a faster, stop-start style with shorter rallies and less recovery time.

How We Assess Tennis & Pickleball Players
 

We assess both upper- and lower-body mechanics to pinpoint weak links.

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• VALD dynamometer: shoulder internal/external rotation strength, wrist and grip strength.

• ForceDecks: landing control and agility performance.

• NordBord: hamstring strength for sprinting and deceleration.

• Sport-specific screen: serving mechanics, footwork, and racquet control.

Treatment & Rehab for Players
 

Rehab is designed to restore power, control, and joint stability.

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• Manual therapy to ease pain and improve mobility.

• Targeted elbow and wrist strengthening for racquet control.

• Shoulder stability programs for overhead serving and smashing.

• Agility and footwork drills to rebuild court movement confidence.

• Return-to-play progressions including rally simulation and game-based drills.

Preventing Future Injuries & Building Performance
 

We help players reduce risk while lifting their performance.

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• Strength and conditioning programs tailored to upper and lower body.

• Injury-prevention warm-ups for racquet sports.

• VALD re-testing to track strength endurance and symmetry.

• Performance drills to sharpen agility, acceleration, and racquet speed.

Supporting Newcastle’s Racquet Sport Community

From local tennis clubs and school competitions to the rapidly growing pickleball community across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, we’re proud to support players at every level.

Ready to Get Back on Court?

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Don’t let injury keep you out of the game.
Book your tennis or pickleball physio session today with Newcastle’s dedicated racquet sport physio team.

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