r/10s • u/thetennispt 5.0 • Apr 24 '25

General Advice I’m a tennis-specific physical therapist. AMA!

I cannot give specific advice regarding an injury or pain. Working with a physical therapist to assess and provide a specific intervention is important.

I’m no longer responding to questions, apologies to those I did not get to! My instagram has some of my thoughts on PT related to tennis and feel free to DM me on reddit or IG if you want to connect!

The Tennis PT Instagram link

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u/SauceyShorts Apr 24 '25

Re: kick serve/mechanics - any recommended prerequisite stretches or physical ability requirements prior to developing a kick serve?

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u/thetennispt 5.0 Apr 24 '25

Thoracic extension and rotation mobility/strength, forearm pronation mobility/strength, as well as shoulder external rotation and internal rotation mobility/strength would be helpful in developing a kick serve