Uncommon abdominal muscle injury in a tennis player: internal oblique strain.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case of a strain injury of the internal oblique abdominal muscle in a professional tennis player is presented. This uncommon lesion resulted from eccentric, unbalanced trunk rotation. Magnetic resonance imaging helped to confirm the diagnosis. Tennis specific core strengthening is crucial for rehabilitation and recurrence prevention.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominal Muscles
- Sprains and Strains
- Tennis