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Attitudes towards recovery methods in tennis players

Optimal recovery is very important for tennis players. The aim was to examine attitudes towards recovery methods in tennis players from different categories. A cross-sectional survey using anonymous questionnaire was performed on 80 tennis players regarding recovery methods they use and their attitudes towards them. The sample included ATP, WTA, ITF, Davis Cup and Fed Cup players, and recreational players. The questionnaire included sociodemographic data, data regarding participants' status in tennis, and hours of play per week. Most of the sample consisted of professional tennis players (58%), male players represented 55% of the sample, and 11% of the sample were ranked amongst Top 20 tennis players in the world in 2020. Most of the participants used more than one recovery method. Regarding their attitudes, highest agreement was with the statement that recovery methods they use help them to relax and decrease their risk of injury. Professional players had higher agreement with the statement that recovery methods help with muscle soreness (p=0, 042) in comparison to amateurs. There were no significant differences in attitudes regarding the gender of the participants. Tennis players, regardless of their status and gender, mostly use more than one recovery method with the main purpose to achieve relaxation and to decrease the risk of injury.

recovery methods ; attitudes ; tennis ; athletes

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