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Can Clay Courts Help Prevent Injury?

Can Clay Courts Help Prevent Injury?

Do clay courts help prevent injuries in tennis? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is is contained in this study of court surfaces and injuries by Dr. Benno M. Nigg, of the University of Calgary. What any experienced player can tell you is this: playing on clay, where you slide rather than have jarring impacts on your joints,...

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