Category Archives: Video

Dr. Neeru Jayanthi Discusses Elbow Concerns in Junior Tennis Players: Video

In this post, Dr. Neeru Jayanthi (Director of the Tennis Medicine Program and Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and iTPA Certification Commissioner) discusses elbow concerns in junior tennis players. Continue reading

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Dr. Don Chu 1 Minute Tip: Evaluating Lower Body Strength & Power

In the below short video clip, Dr. Don Chu provides a simple coaches evaluation to determine if a tennis athlete has a discrepancy in strength and power between his/her left or right leg. This is an important evaluation for any coach, parent or trainer to perform and requires no equipment and very little experience to observe a difference in height between the legs. Dr. Don Chu is a true pioneer in the field of strength & conditioning and performance rehabilitation. Continue reading

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Sample Exercises & Discussion on Strengthening Tennis Players’ Shoulders

In this video, iTPA Executive Director Dr. Mark Kovacs outlines some of the best strengthening exercises for tennis players’ shoulders, and also discusses the benefits and science behind them.

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Rich Lansky Discusses the Common Flaws of Cleans: Video

In this informative video, iTPA Certification Commissioner Rich Lansky discusses and showcases some common flaws of cleans (related to tennis players) in this video (part 2 of a 2-part Olympic Weightlifting series).

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Rich Lansky: Olympic Weightlifting for Tennis Case Study

iTPA Certification Commissioner Rich Lansky discusses and showcases a tennis-specific Olympic Weightlifting Case Study in this video (part 1 of a 2-part Olympic Weightlifting series). Continue reading

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Video: Training College Tennis Players During Season

NCAA Tennis is currently going on, and in honor of that event this video by iTPA Executive Director Mark Kovacs discusses methods of training college tennis players during season to minimize injury and maximize performance. Continue reading

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Dr. Mark Kovacs discusses major physical changes in the collegiate game over the past decade: Video

Dr. Mark Kovacs discusses some of the biggest physical changes in the tennis player over the past decade to a group of collegiate tennis coaches and tennis performance specialists. Although this was directed to the collegiate audience, Dr. Kovacs highlights some great points that are applicable to all levels of player. . Continue reading

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Neeru Jayanthi Discussing Lower Back Injuries in Adult Recreational Players: Video

In this post, Dr. Neeru Jayanthi (Director of the Tennis Medicine Program and Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and iTPA Certification Commissioner) discusses pain and injury in the lower back of tennis athletes. Continue reading

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Robby Ginepri Performs 2-Way Movement Drill with Resistance: Video

This 2-way movement drill with resistance performed by Robby Ginepri is a very important drill for advanced tennis players. Continue reading

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Risk of Injuries in Junior Tennis Players: Video with Dr. Neeru Jayanthi

Dr. Neeru Jayanthi (Director of the Tennis Medicine program at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and member of the ITPA Cerification Commission) provides a great review of some of his research analyzing injury risk in junior tennis players. Continue reading

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