Ready to Rally: Injury Prevention for Racquet Sport Enthusiasts

Whether you’re playing pickleball, tennis, or squash, racquet sports offer a fun and social way to stay active—but they can also lead to injury without the right preparation. This hands-on seminar, led by experts from Monadnock Community Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services, will empower you with tools and techniques to help prevent injury and keep you doing what you love.

*NOTE: This seminar will be held on a special date and location—Tuesday, June 17 in the lower level of the Bond Wellness Center, not in the usual conference room.

Join Leah Varney, PT, DPT, MS, and Morgan Jenkins, OTD, OTR/L, for an interactive session that blends evidence-based education with real-time demonstrations. You’ll leave feeling more confident about how to protect your joints, strengthen key muscles, and recover smarter.

This session will cover:

• Common racquet sport injuries and how to avoid them
• Targeted warm-ups to prepare your body for play
• Strengthening and flexibility exercises
• Recovery strategies to reduce soreness and prevent overuse
• Tips for staying injury-free across all skill levels

Whether you're an active athlete, new to racquet sports, or returning to the court after a break, this seminar offers practical advice for players of all ages.

Speakers:
Leah Varney, PT, DPT, MS – Physical Therapist with interests in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Leah is passionate about helping people return to the activities they love with strength and confidence.

Kim Taylor, OT/L, CHT, ICLM, COMT – Senior Occupational Therapist at MCH with over 20 years of experience in hand therapy, upper extremity rehabilitation, and lymphedema care. Kim brings deep clinical expertise and a patient-centered approach to every session.

Please note: This is not a performance- or skills-based clinic, and there will be no instruction in or analysis of sport-specific skills or swing mechanics. The purpose of this seminar is to provide general injury prevention strategies applicable to a variety of racquet sports.

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Registration:
Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today!

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