Prevalence and Patterns of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Dutch Tennis Coaches (um.edu.mt)

• 37% of tennis coaches in the Netherlands reported at least one injury in the past two years.
• Most common injury sites: lower back, shoulder, and knee; overuse injuries were predominant.
• Many coaches continue teaching despite pain; 23% use pain medication during lessons.

"A survey of 900 licensed tennis coaches in the Netherlands found that 37% reported at least one injury in the past two years, most commonly affecting the lower back (19.5%), shoulder (12%), and knee (11.6%). Overuse injuries predominated. Many coaches continued teaching despite pain, with 23% using pain medication during instruction and 35% consulting a physiotherapist. The findings underscore the need for injury prevention programs targeting tennis coaches."