Tennis Sport, Trauma, and Biological Healing

Tennis players at every level face distinctive musculoskeletal challenges arising from explosive serves, rapid multidirectional movement, and repetitive overhead mechanics. This authoritative volume delivers a comprehensive integrative biomedical framework for understanding, preventing, and managing tennis-related trauma. It synthesizes extensive epidemiological data, sport-specific biomechanical mechanisms, and current knowledge of tissue injury and healing with detailed coverage of both conventional treatments and pioneering regenerative strategies. Key topics include injury classification and mechanisms, intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, clinical assessment and imaging, platelet-rich plasma applications, mesenchymal stem cell therapies, peptide-based interventions, mitochondrial dynamics in recovery, and advanced physiotherapeutic modalities such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The text further addresses phased rehabilitation protocols, functional and performance testing, return-to-play decision-making, and comorbidity considerations. Bridging traditional sports medicine with emerging cellular and molecular approaches, this resource equips competitive players, coaches, physiotherapists, sports physicians, and researchers with evidence-based knowledge to optimize recovery, reduce reinjury risk, and support long-term participation in the sport.

Authors Bio:

Professor Dato’ Sri Dr. Mike K.S. Chan is Founder & Chairman of the European Wellness Biomedical Group and Chief Researcher/Chief Technical & Research Director across its international R&D programs. A pioneer of cellular therapy since the 1980s, he helped introduce stem cell and bioregenerative medicine across Asia, building a global network of clinics and research centers—today a chain of 40+ integrative and regenerative medical clinics with 1,000+ staff. He serves as ESAAM Scientific Committee Head for Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cells and ESAAM Chairman/Director for Asia; Associate Professor (AASCP, USA); Associate Professor (Lincoln University College, Kuala Lumpur); Chairman of the European Wellness Academy; Senator of Germany’s BWA; and Honorary Chief Healthcare Advisor to Swiss Strategic Partners. His portfolio includes multiple international patents in immunotherapy, stem cell transport media, and parenteral formulations, and he is a multi-award recipient in Europe and the Middle East. An active academic collaborator (MIT, Cambridge, USC, UCI, Heidelberg), Prof. Chan has authored/co-authored 60+ books and 150+ scientific publications, and has delivered 1000+ lectures and seminars across 60+ regions on anti-aging, regenerative medicine, peptides, and stem cell therapies.

Dr. Dina Tulina is a Medical Advisor and physician specializing in anti-aging, regenerative medicine, and comprehensive wellness. She integrates preventive, biological, and natural care to promote longevity and vitality beyond conventional practice. At European Wellness Global, she contributes to biomedical innovation with holistic approaches and the translation of research into practical applications. Guided by her belief that true health is balance and vitality, and functional longevity, Dr. Tulina is dedicated to shaping the future of personalized and preventive healthcare.