Stress Analysis and Tennis Rackets

[Mark Ellens]

Hi there,

I am a mechanical engineering student and have recently started
working on a project involving tennis racquets. I would like to find
more about how the tennis raquet itself is related to injuries like
tennis elbow, and wrist and shoulder injuries.

Have any tests been done on the transmission of vibrations or forces
to the players arm resulting in discomfort of the player? More
specifically, has anyone instrumented a racquet either for simulated
conditions or to be used in an actual match? I would be very interested
in the details and results of any related reseach. Journal references
or suggestions of where else to look would be fantastic.

Thank you in advance,


Mark C. Morrison