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Fit Across New Orleans. Go play Tennis

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Fit across New Orleans- New Orleans Youth Tennis at City Park

City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center Clubhouse

This week we are featuring New Orleans Youth Tennis and the free tennis clinic they offer at the new City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center.  Every Saturday morning from 8:00-11:00am, tennis professional Gerald Davis leads  a tennis clinic for kids 6-16 years old.  The clinic is open to the public and free for all who show up.  So as the Spring time approaches and the weather warms up, take advantage of this great opportunity to get your son or daughter out on the court and playing tennis.

For more information on tennis and training, or to tell us where you like to play tennis, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or contact our office.

Disclaimer: The information provided on Baudry Therapy Center ’s website and blog is presented for information and educational purposes only. This general information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition nor to replace diagnosis or treatment by your healthcare professional. Before beginning light or moderate intensity physical activities, we encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider about health and exercise as part of your everyday routine. Baudry Therapy Center and it’s respective agents, heirs, assigns, contractors and employee’s will not be held liable for any injury incurred or exacerbated while performing any exercises, stretches, or any other activity related to the content and information available on this website.

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Tennis Fitness: Increase Serve Speed with Medicine Ball Exercises

posted on March 21st, 2012, by . Comments Off posted so far.

Want a more powerful serve? Learn from one of the best, Mardy Fish, and utilize the kinetic chain in order to add power to your serve. The kinetic chain is the concept of generating force from the ground up through your legs and trunk to your arm and racquet. Power and serve speed is lost if there is a missing link in this chain.

Here is a great exercise to help you develop the hip and trunk strength necessary to make the serve your next weapon on the tennis court.

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Perform this exercise 2-3 times for 20-30 seconds at a time. Try this exercise after practice or during your off court tennis training session this week.

Please consult your doctor before you begin your tennis fitness training. If you have any questions about your tennis fitness, please give us a call. For more great tips like these, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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How To Improve Your Tennis Footwork – Advanced

posted on February 22nd, 2012, by . Comments Off posted so far.

Last month, I discussed the importance of FOOTWORK and how it affects your balance, timing, and quickness on the tennis court. I gave you two cone drills, the Lateral Shuffle Drill and the Figure 8 Drill. Once you have mastered those two drills, I want you to practice the Go! Drill. The Go! Drill is a more advanced footwork drill that focuses on your reaction time and quickness on the tennis court. Watch the video for a demonstration of the GO! Drill.

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Go! Drill Instructions:

  1. Place 4 cones 10 feet apart in a diamond shape on the court or in your gym.
  2. Start in the center of the diamond facing the net or facing your partner in front of you.
  3. Shuffle between the 2 cones to the right and left of you.
  4. As you are shuffling, your partner or coach will yell “Go!”, then sprint to the cone in front of you and sprint to the back cone and return to the center of the diamond and begin shuffling again.
  5. Repeat the drill 2-3 times or for 10-20 seconds.

At any given time during the match, your opponent can hit a drop shot or drop volley from anywhere on the court.  Practice this drill after practice or on your off-court training day to improve your reaction time and quickness.

Please consult your doctor before you begin your tennis fitness training.  If you have any questions about your tennis fitness, please give us a call. For more great tips like these, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.


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Tennis Training – Improve Your Footwork

posted on January 11th, 2012, by . Comments Off posted so far.

With the 2012 Australian Open beginning in January, tennis players around the world are getting excited about playing tennis in the New Year.  As you begin to pick up your racquet and play again, you may want to focus on one major aspect of your tennis game, which is your FOOTWORK.  Whether you are preparing for a groundstroke or recovering from a shot off the court, proper footwork is vital!  High-quality footwork can improve your balance, timing, and quickness on the court. In fact, many coaches use cones, ladders, steps, bands, and other pieces of equipment to develop proper footwork for their players.  Watch the video to learn 2 different cone drills to improve your footwork on the tennis court, the Lateral Shuffle Drill and the Figure 8 Drill.

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Add these drills to your weekly tennis fitness routine and you see if your footwork improves. If you have any questions about your tennis fitness routine, give us a call. For more great tips like these, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Tennis Fitness: Focusing on the Ball

posted on December 7th, 2011, by . Comments Off posted so far.

Since the day you picked up a racquet, you have been told over and over again to “WATCH THE BALL!” So how do you do that???

In order to see the tennis ball clearly and make contact in the center of your racquet, you must have three systems working together properly.  These three systems include your vision, vestibular system, and proprioception.

Your vision may be improved by wearing prescription eye glasses or contact lenses while playing.  Your proprioception may be improved by performing balancing activities, such as wobble board training.  But how do you improve the vestibular system???

Watch this video to find out two exercises that may improve your vestibular system and allow you to focus on the ball.

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Exercise 1: With your eyes closed and standing on a piece of padding or foam, lift one leg off the ground trying to maintain your balance.  Your goal is to be able to hold for 30 seconds.  Perform this exercise on both sides daily.

Exercise 2: Place a tennis ball on the ground in front of you. While sitting on an exercise ball, lift one leg off of the ground with your arms up in the air.  In this position, focus on the letters on the tennis ball and begin to shake your head back and forth.  Your goal is to be able to focus on the letters for 30 seconds while keeping your balance on the exercise ball.

If at any time you become dizzy or nauseated, stop and consult your physician or healthcare professional.  Do not operate machinery or a vehicle if you feel any dizziness.

Add these exercises to your weekly tennis fitness program and you will find yourself hitting the ball cleaner and with more consistency.  If you have any questions about tennis health and fitness please give us a call or follow us on Twitter.

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Prevent Youth Tennis Injuries With Tennis FITness

posted on November 16th, 2011, by . Comments Off posted so far.

Tennis comes with its share of injuries, especially for young athletes. The most common injuries are shoulder, lower back, and elbow, all of which come from repetitive swinging. Young players often have weaknesses in the core and gluteal muscles, and these weaknesses contribute to injuries. Baudry Therapy Center’s Tennis FIT program targets those muscle imbalances. Physical Therapist and tennis professional Kevin Dessauer explains various tactics in training and how physical therapists can help.

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To find out how we can help you with your tennis fitness, contact us.

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Tennis Fitness: Are You Changing With the Game?

posted on October 12th, 2011, by . Comments Off posted so far.

In the last 10-15 years, professional tennis players have made the change to the open stance forehand.  In fact, many advanced junior and recreational players have recently followed this trend, making the transition to this new style forehand.

But why is this new style better?  In short, the open stance forehand allows for more power and quicker recovery.  Watch this video to find quick tips on how to hit the open stance forehand and what you can do physically to improve your game!YouTube Preview Image

Now that you know how to make the change, take a look at the 2011 US Open champion Novac Djokovic’s open stance forehand and compare it to yours. Look for the drop down menu titled “ANALYSIS SELECTION” and select ”FOREHAND.”

For more information on how become a fitter tennis player please contact us or follow Baudry Therapy Center on Twitter or like Baudry Therapy on Facebook.

Kevin P. Dessauer, PT, DPT

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Fall Fitness Programs: Tennis FIT

posted on September 16th, 2011, by . Comments Off posted so far.

Tennis is a physical sport and comes with its share of injuries. This fall, get back into playing shape through our Tennis Fitness program. Led by physical therapist and tennis professional Kevin Dessauer, Tennis FIT provides specific training to help you with all aspects of the game. You will learn how to improve footwork and quickness, develop core strength and stability, prevent injury, and maximize your athletic ability.

Evaluation: SPECIAL $120 (Now through October 15, 2011), Regularly $150

Individual training sessions: $40

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Tennis Fitness: Learn From the Best in the Game

posted on September 14th, 2011, by . Comments Off posted so far.

Novak Đoković at 2007 US Open

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After defeating Rafael Nadal at the U.S. Open on Monday night, Novak Djokovic thanked the members in his box, who consisted of his family, friends, coach, physiotherapist (physical therapist), and fitness trainer.  Despite having a shoulder injury going into the tournament, Djokovic went on to claim his 3rd Grand Slam title this season while only dropping two matches the entire year.

What is Novak doing differently?

He has changed to a low carb, gluten-free diet, he spends hours in a CVAC pod (pressure chamber used for recovery), and he has teamed up with tennis professionals, physical therapists, doctors, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and fitness coaches to maximize his physical and mental capabilities.  This type of “team approach” has allowed Djokovic to have one of the greatest years we have ever seen.

In fact, this “team approach” is becoming a popular trend among the top players in the world.  When you look at the top four tennis players in the men’s game today (Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray), you can’t help but notice the one thing they all have in common– an entourage of professionals in their box.

How can you take a “team approach” to improve your tennis game?

You can start by speaking with qualified professionals in their respective fields.  Here at Baudry Therapy Center we offer a tennis fitness program that focuses on developing the physical aspects of your tennis game.  You can enhance your shot making capabilities and footwork by improving your flexibility, strength, coordination, power, agility, and endurance.  In the process of improving your performance, you will also decrease the risk of common tennis injuries.

A physical therapist or fitness coach is a vital aspect of the “team approach”.  Stay tuned for more posts discussing other aspects, including nutrition, hydration, tennis instruction, sports psychology, and more!

For more lessons like these, follow Baudry Therapy Center on Twitter or like Baudry Therapy on Facebook.

Kevin P. Dessauer, PT, DPT

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10 Week Tennis Training – Strength & Conditioning Program

posted on September 9th, 2011, by . Comments Off posted so far.

We are excited to hold a 10 Week Tennis Strength & Conditioning Program at Baudry Therapy Center this fall.  This program is geared toward high school players striving to advance to the next level, boys and girls age 13-18. The program will focus on the physical aspects of tennis, with tennis-specific drills and lifts.

Players will focus on enhancing tennis performance by optimizing reaction time and explosiveness, improving footwork and quickness, developing core strength and stability, preventing injury, and maximizing each player’s athletic ability.  This program is safe for all ages. The drills and lifts are designed to mimic the functional movements of tennis. The Program Director is Kevin P. Dessauer, Physical Therapist and Member of the LSU Tennis Team (2003-2008).

Sessions will be held Wednesday nights, September 14-November 16. Two sessions are available, 6-7PM or 7-8PM. Please contact our office to reserve your spot today. We will email you a registration form and waiver. Players may bring their signed waiver form and check for $150, payable to Baudry Therapy Center, on the first day. Alternatively, payment may be made by credit card over the phone. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office, email kevin@baudrytherapy.com, or comment on this post.

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