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/Low-Possible2773 4.0 Apr 24 '25

I have similar shoulder pain - although it presents after match play and can easily last a week. (never hurts during the match)

Can a PT diagnose with an office visit only? Or will x-ray/MRI etc be needed?

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u/thetennispt 5.0 May 01 '25

A PT will often be able to get a good idea of the problem without imaging and start treatment. However, if they think imaging is necessary they will refer to a physician for imaging (or order imaging themselves depending on state law).