Tennis Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation in Wimbledon
Specialist rehabilitation to help you return to the court
Wimbledon has a strong tennis community, from recreational club players to competitive athletes. Tennis places repeated demands on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, hip and lower limb through serving, lunging, sprinting and rapid changes of direction.
At Summit Rehabilitation Wimbledon, we combine HCPC-registered physiotherapy with sports rehabilitation to assess tennis injuries, rebuild strength and capacity and progressively prepare you for the demands of returning to the court.
Whether you're dealing with a new injury, recovering from surgery or struggling with recurring pain, your rehabilitation programme is built around your injury, playing level and goals.
Who We Help
We work with:
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Recreational tennis players
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Club players
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Competitive players
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Junior athletes
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Players returning after injury
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Players returning following surgery
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Players managing recurring injuries
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Players preparing for tournaments
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Players looking to improve physical capacity
Your programme is adapted to your starting point and the level of tennis you want to return to.
Common Tennis Injuries We Treat
We assess and rehabilitate a wide range of tennis-related conditions, including:
Tennis Elbow
Lateral elbow pain and tendinopathy associated with gripping, forearm loading and repetitive racket movements.
Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Problems
Including shoulder pain, overload, stiffness and problems associated with serving and repeated overhead movements.
Knee Injuries
Including patellofemoral pain, patellar tendinopathy and meniscus-related problems affecting running, lunging and changes of direction.
Achilles & Calf Injuries
Injuries that can affect acceleration, deceleration and repeated movement around the court.
Hamstring Injuries
Muscle injuries that can limit sprinting and rapid changes of direction.
Hip & Groin Problems
Pain associated with lunging, rotation and repeated court movement.
Wrist & Forearm Injuries
Problems associated with repetitive racket loading and gripping.
Tennis Injury Assessment in Wimbledon
A tennis assessment looks at the injury in the context of how you play.
Your assessment may include:
Clinical Assessment
Understanding your symptoms, injury history and relevant clinical findings.
Strength Testing
Assessing the strength and capacity of the muscles and tissues involved in your tennis demands.
Movement Assessment
Including single-leg control, lunging, jumping, landing and change-of-direction movements.
Tennis-Specific Assessment
Where appropriate, we consider serving, overhead movement, acceleration, deceleration, lateral movement and rotational demands.
Training Load
We consider your playing frequency, recent changes in volume and intensity and your upcoming competition schedule.
The aim is to identify what is limiting your ability to play and build a rehabilitation programme around it.
Your Tennis Rehabilitation Programme
Successful tennis rehabilitation requires more than getting the painful area feeling better.
The aim is to progressively rebuild the physical qualities required to tolerate the demands of your game.
Stage 1: Restore
Manage symptoms, restore movement and maintain appropriate activity while your injury settles.
Stage 2: Rebuild
Progressive strengthening for the lower limb, shoulder, trunk, calf, forearm and other areas relevant to your injury.
Stage 3: Develop
Progress towards power, plyometrics, acceleration, deceleration, lateral movement and rotational control.
Stage 4: Return to Tennis
Gradually rebuild:
Movement drills → Hitting → Court time → Full training → Competitive play
Progression is based on your symptoms, strength, movement quality and ability to tolerate increasing tennis demands.
Tennis-Specific Rehabilitation
Preparing for the movements that matter
As you progress through rehabilitation, we introduce the specific physical demands that your tennis requires. These may include:
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Accelerate
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Stop and decelerate
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Move laterally
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Lunge
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Rotate
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Jump and land
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Reach overhead
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Produce force when fatigued
These movements can be introduced progressively as part of rehabilitation.
For example, a player recovering from a lower-limb injury may progress from controlled single-leg exercises to lateral movement, acceleration and deceleration before returning to unrestricted court movement.
Return to Tennis
A gradual transition back to training and competition
Once you are ready to return to the court, exposure can be increased progressively:
Controlled movement → Hitting → Short court sessions → Longer sessions → Full training → Competition
The progression depends on your injury and the demands of your normal tennis.
For players returning after ACL reconstruction, our ACL rehabilitation in Wimbledon provides a structured pathway towards running, plyometrics and return to sport.
Why Choose Summit Rehabilitation?
Physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation
Clinical assessment and treatment combined with progressive rehabilitation.
Tennis-specific approach
Rehabilitation considers the movements and physical demands of tennis.
Individualised care
Your programme reflects your injury, playing level and goals.
Return-to-play focus
We consider what you need to be able to do when you return to training and competition.
Tennis Rehabilitation in Wimbledon Village
Our Wimbledon clinic is located within Fit8 at:
1 High Street
Wimbledon
London
SW19 5DX
We provide one-to-one tennis physiotherapy, injury rehabilitation, strength rehabilitation and return-to-court programmes.
The clinic is conveniently located in Wimbledon Village, making it accessible for local players and those travelling into Wimbledon for treatment.
Tennis FAQ
Whether you're dealing with an injury, returning after surgery or struggling with recurring pain, our Wimbledon team can help you build a structured pathway back to tennis.
Can I continue playing tennis during rehabilitation?
Sometimes. Depending on the injury, symptoms and current capacity, your tennis may be modified while rehabilitation progresses.
How long will my rehabilitation take?
Recovery varies depending on the injury and individual circumstances. Your programme will be progressed according to your response rather than a predetermined timeline.
Do you provide return-to-tennis programmes?
Yes. Rehabilitation can progress from physical preparation through to tennis-specific movement, court exposure and competition.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly for an assessment.
Are physiotherapy appointments delivered by a physiotherapist?
Yes. Physiotherapy appointments at the Wimbledon clinic are delivered by HCPC-registered Physiotherapists.