Stay Competitive and Pain-Free on the Court

Ares Physical Therapy in Elm Grove provides expert treatment for tennis, racquetball, pickleball, and squash athletes dealing with injury or performance limitations.

Tennis and racquet sports combine explosive power, rapid direction changes, and repetitive overhead movements that place unique stress on your shoulders, elbows, knees, and back. When you develop tennis elbow, rotator cuff pain, or knee tendonitis that limits your ability to serve or cover the court in Elm Grove, you need treatment that understands the biomechanics of your sport.

Ares Physical Therapy treats tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, labral tears, wrist tendonitis, lower back pain from serving, knee pain, Achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, hip flexor strains, and plantar fasciitis. A shoulder injury from tennis differs from a shoulder injury in swimming. The rotational forces, deceleration patterns, and court surface impacts all require expert assessment. We tailor treatment to the specific demands of racquet sports.

Contact Ares Physical Therapy in Elm Grove to schedule an evaluation and begin sport-specific rehabilitation.

How we address movement dysfunction and overuse injuries

Your treatment in Elm Grove includes sport-specific movement analysis, including serve mechanics and stroke patterns. We use manual therapy to restore shoulder, elbow, and spine mobility, and dry needling to release chronic muscle tension in your rotator cuff, forearm, and legs. Cupping therapy improves tissue quality after repetitive strain.

After treatment, you will notice improved serve speed without shoulder pain, better court coverage without knee discomfort, and the ability to play multiple matches without flare-ups. Treatment does not stop at eliminating pain. We identify the movement dysfunction, strength imbalance, or technical flaw that caused your injury and address it to prevent recurrence.

Your program includes progressive strengthening for rotator cuff stability, core control, and lower body power. We develop rotational power to improve performance and reduce injury risk. Court-based return-to-play protocols mirror match demands so you transition back to competition confidently and prepared.

What players need to know before starting

Racquet sport athletes often have questions about returning to play, managing chronic issues, and preventing recurrence. These answers provide clarity on what to expect during treatment.

What causes tennis elbow and how is it treated?
Tennis elbow results from repetitive wrist extension and gripping, which overloads the tendons on the outside of your elbow. Treatment includes manual therapy to reduce inflammation, eccentric strengthening to rebuild tendon capacity, and technique adjustments to reduce strain during groundstrokes.
How long does it take to recover from a rotator cuff injury?
Recovery depends on the severity of the tear or strain and how long symptoms have been present. Most players see improvement within four to six weeks with consistent treatment, though full return to serving and overhead play may take longer.
Why does my lower back hurt after serving in Elm Grove?
Serving requires rapid spinal rotation and extension, which stresses your lower back when you lack core stability or thoracic spine mobility. Repetitive serves without proper mechanics compress spinal joints and strain surrounding muscles.
What does dry needling do for chronic shoulder tension?
Dry needling releases trigger points in your rotator cuff and shoulder blade muscles that manual pressure cannot reach. A thin filament needle inserted into tight tissue causes it to relax, improving blood flow and reducing pain during overhead movements.
Can I continue playing while recovering from an injury?
You can often continue playing with modifications, such as reducing match duration, avoiding certain strokes, or adjusting your grip. We help you train intelligently around your injury while progressing toward full return to competition.

Ares Physical Therapy provides one-on-one care in a private environment with no crowded clinics or assembly-line treatment. All rehabilitation is performed by a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy who brings specialized experience working with racquet sport athletes. Whether managing tennis elbow, recovering from shoulder surgery, or addressing knee pain limiting your court time, Ares Physical Therapy in Elm Grove delivers expert care tailored to your sport.