A Girls under 14 Singles tournament, along with a Boys Under 14 Doubles was held on 18 September 2011 at Deccan Gymkhana.
The Girls event had a draw of 16 while there were 6 teams in the Boys Under 14 Doubles.
We had a chance to speak to Kavita Pande, mother of Anahita Pande, a participant in the Girls Under 14. Kavita said " The tournament was really useful and Anahita really enjoyed playing all 3 matches, we feel really match practice is the most important, because playing against different opponents helps prepare for other matches.It is a good way for the coaches to analyze their students. Anahita also realized what she needs to work on to improve her gameand that we find as avery positive step and playing more practice matches will always help them"
Synergy Sports provided the balls by Gamma and our dear friend Shyam Mehendale was generous to give the scholarship money to the eventual winner. Heartfelt thanks to both, they help to make it all happen. Shri Sane conducted the tournament.
Brief Results:
Girls Under 14 Singles-
Semi finals-
Suprabha Pujari bt. Sanjana Jadhav: 6-0
Mallika Karmarkar bt. Anahita Pande: 6-2
Finals-
Suprabha Pujari bt. Mallika Karmarkar: 6-0
Boys Under 14 Doubles-
Atharva Sharma/Apoorva Ringangoakar bt. Vedang Girme/Atharva Iyer: 6-3, 5-7, 10-8
Coming Sunday, 25 September 2011, we have a Boys Under 12 Singles and Girls Under 14 Doubles
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Boys Under 14 Tournament on September 4
A Boys Under 14 tournament was held at Deccan Gymkhana on Sunday, September 4. It was a one day event, matches consisted of one set with tie break at 6 games all.
Gamma provided the balls and Aniket Wakankar conducted the tournament.
Results:
First Round -
Piyush Salekar bt. Vedang Puranik: 6-2
Shaunak Kulkarni bt. Kyle cummings: 6-0
Rajni Sharan bt. Yashwant Gutta: 6-0
Sanket Tambat bt. Arya Mulay: 6-1
Ayush Prabhune bt. Aman Agarwal: 6-0
Akhil Rane bt. Atharva Sharma: 6-4
Yavin Solomon bt. Vedant Girme: 6-0
Aditya Iyer bt. Dhaval Gujar: 6-3
Hritik Bansal bt. Vikram Bhave: 6-2
Anish Patankar bt. Akash Bhujang: 6-2
Atharva Iyer bt. Aniruddha Deshpande: 6-1
Christian Cummnings bt. Siddarth Joshi: 6-2
Pranav Ambekar bt. Indraneel Patil: 6-2
Second Round:
Shaunak Kulkarni bt. Piyush Salekar: 6-4
Sanket Tambat bt. Rajni Sharan: 7-6(3)
Ayush Prabhune bt. Akhil Rane: 6-0
Yavin Solomon bt. Aditya Iyer: 6-4
Anish Patankar bt. Hritik Bansal: 6-2
Christian Cummings bt. Pranav Ambekar: 6-1
Quarter Finals:
Christian Cummings bt. Atharva Iyer: 6-3
Yavin Solomon bt. Anish Patankar: 6-4
Shaunak Kulkarni Bt. Sanket Tambat: 6-4
Semi Finals:
Ayush Prabhune bt. Shaunak Kulkarni: 6-0
Christian Cummings bt. Yavin Solomon: 6-2
Finals:
Ayush Prabhune bt. Christian Cummings: 6-0
Boys Under 12 and Girls Under 12 and 14 tournaments coming soon on September 18 and 25
Gamma provided the balls and Aniket Wakankar conducted the tournament.
Results:
First Round -
Piyush Salekar bt. Vedang Puranik: 6-2
Shaunak Kulkarni bt. Kyle cummings: 6-0
Rajni Sharan bt. Yashwant Gutta: 6-0
Sanket Tambat bt. Arya Mulay: 6-1
Ayush Prabhune bt. Aman Agarwal: 6-0
Akhil Rane bt. Atharva Sharma: 6-4
Yavin Solomon bt. Vedant Girme: 6-0
Aditya Iyer bt. Dhaval Gujar: 6-3
Hritik Bansal bt. Vikram Bhave: 6-2
Anish Patankar bt. Akash Bhujang: 6-2
Atharva Iyer bt. Aniruddha Deshpande: 6-1
Christian Cummnings bt. Siddarth Joshi: 6-2
Pranav Ambekar bt. Indraneel Patil: 6-2
Second Round:
Shaunak Kulkarni bt. Piyush Salekar: 6-4
Sanket Tambat bt. Rajni Sharan: 7-6(3)
Ayush Prabhune bt. Akhil Rane: 6-0
Yavin Solomon bt. Aditya Iyer: 6-4
Anish Patankar bt. Hritik Bansal: 6-2
Christian Cummings bt. Pranav Ambekar: 6-1
Quarter Finals:
Christian Cummings bt. Atharva Iyer: 6-3
Yavin Solomon bt. Anish Patankar: 6-4
Shaunak Kulkarni Bt. Sanket Tambat: 6-4
Semi Finals:
Ayush Prabhune bt. Shaunak Kulkarni: 6-0
Christian Cummings bt. Yavin Solomon: 6-2
Finals:
Ayush Prabhune bt. Christian Cummings: 6-0
Boys Under 12 and Girls Under 12 and 14 tournaments coming soon on September 18 and 25
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse. Not surprisingly, playing tennis or other racquet sports can cause this condition. But several other sports and activities can also put you at risk.
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same motions again and again. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.
There are many treatment options for tennis elbow. In most cases, treatment involves a team approach. Primary doctors, physical therapists, and, in some cases, surgeons work together to provide the most effective care.
Anatomy Your elbow joint is a joint made up of three bones: your upper arm bone (humerus) and the two bones in your forearm (radius and ulna). There are bony bumps at the bottom of the humerus called epicondyles. The bony bump on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow is called the lateral epicondyle.
Muscles, ligaments, and tendons hold the elbow joint together.
Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, involves the muscles and tendons of your forearm. Your forearm muscles extend your wrist and fingers. Your forearm tendons -- often called extensors -- attach the muscles to bone. They attach on the lateral epicondyle. The tendon usually involved in tennis elbow is called the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB).
Cause Overuse
Recent studies show that tennis elbow is often due to damage to a specific forearm muscle. The extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle helps stabilize the wrist when the elbow is straight. This occurs during a tennis groundstroke, for example. When the ECRB is weakened from overuse, microscopic tears form in the tendon where it attaches to the lateral epicondyle. This leads to inflammation and pain.
The ECRB may also be at increased risk for damage because of its position. As the elbow bends and straightens, the muscle rubs against bony bumps. This can cause gradual wear and tear of the muscle over time.
Activities
Athletes are not the only people who get tennis elbow. Many people with tennis elbow participate in work or recreational activities that require repetitive and vigorous use of the forearm muscle.
Painters, plumbers, and carpenters are particularly prone to developing tennis elbow. Studies have shown that auto workers, cooks, and even butchers get tennis elbow more often than the rest of the population. It is thought that the repetition and weight lifting required in these occupations leads to injury.
Age
Most people who get tennis elbow are between the ages of 30 and 50, although anyone can get tennis elbow if they have the risk factors. In racquet sports like tennis, improper stroke technique and improper equipment may be risk factors.
Unknown
Lateral epicondylitis can occur without any recognized repetitive injury. This occurence is called "insidious" or of an unknown cause.
Symptoms
The symptoms of tennis elbow develop gradually. In most cases, the pain begins as mild and slowly worsens over weeks and months. There is usually no specific injury associated with the start of symptoms.
Common signs and symptoms of tennis elbow include:
•Pain or burning on the outer part of your elbow
•Weak grip strength
The symptoms are often worsened with forearm activity, such as holding a racquet, turning a wrench, or shaking hands. Your dominant arm is most often affected; however both arms can be affected.
Doctor Examination Your doctor will consider many factors in making a diagnosis. These include how your symptoms developed, any occupational risk factors, and recreational sports participation.
Your doctor will talk to you about what activities cause symptoms and where on your arm the symptoms occur. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever injured your elbow. If you have a history of rheumatoid arthritis or nerve disease, tell your doctor.
During the examination, your doctor will use a variety of tests to pinpoint the diagnosis. For example, your doctor may ask you to try to straighten your wrist and fingers against resistance with your arm fully straight to see if this causes pain. If the tests are positive, it tells your doctor that those muscles may not be healthy.
Tests Your doctor may recommend additional tests to rule out other causes of your problem.
X-rays
These may be taken to rule out arthritis of the elbow.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
If your doctor thinks your symptoms are related to a neck problem, an MRI scan may be ordered. This will help your doctor see if you have a possible herniated disk or arthritis in your neck. Both of these conditions often produce arm pain.
Electromyography (EMG)
Your doctor may order an EMG to rule out nerve compression. Many nerves travel around the elbow, and the symptoms of nerve compression are similar to those of tennis elbow.
TreatmentNonsurgical Treatment
Approximately 80% to 95% of patients have success with nonsurgical treatment.
Rest. The first step toward recovery is to give your arm proper rest. This means that you will have to stop participation in sports or heavy work activities for several weeks.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. Drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen reduce pain and swelling.
Wrist stretching exercise with elbow extended. Equipment check. If you participate in a racquet sport, your doctor may encourage you to have your equipment checked for proper fit. Stiffer racquets and looser-strung racquets often can reduce the stress on the forearm, which means that the forearm muscles do not have to work as hard. If you use an oversized racquet, changing to a smaller head may help prevent symptoms from recurring.
Physical therapy. Specific exercises are helpful for strengthening the muscles of the forearm. Your therapist may also perform ultrasound, ice massage, or muscle-stimulating techniques to improve muscle healing.
Brace. Using a brace centered over the back of your forearm may also help relieve symptoms of tennis elbow. This can reduce symptoms by resting the muscles and tendons.
Counterforce brace. Steroid injections. Steroids, such as cortisone, are very effective anti-inflammatory medicines. Your doctor may decide to inject your damaged muscle with a steroid to relieve your symptoms.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Shock wave therapy sends sound waves to the elbow. These sound waves create "microtrauma" that promote the body's natural healing processes. Shock wave therapy is considered experimental by many doctors, but some sources show it can be effective.
Surgical TreatmentIf your symptoms do not respond after 6 to 12 months of nonsurgical treatments, your doctor may recommend surgery.
Tennis elbow is an inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outside of the elbow. The forearm muscles and tendons become damaged from overuse — repeating the same motions again and again. This leads to pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow.
There are many treatment options for tennis elbow. In most cases, treatment involves a team approach. Primary doctors, physical therapists, and, in some cases, surgeons work together to provide the most effective care.
Anatomy Your elbow joint is a joint made up of three bones: your upper arm bone (humerus) and the two bones in your forearm (radius and ulna). There are bony bumps at the bottom of the humerus called epicondyles. The bony bump on the outside (lateral side) of the elbow is called the lateral epicondyle.
Muscles, ligaments, and tendons hold the elbow joint together.
Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, involves the muscles and tendons of your forearm. Your forearm muscles extend your wrist and fingers. Your forearm tendons -- often called extensors -- attach the muscles to bone. They attach on the lateral epicondyle. The tendon usually involved in tennis elbow is called the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB).
Cause Overuse
Recent studies show that tennis elbow is often due to damage to a specific forearm muscle. The extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle helps stabilize the wrist when the elbow is straight. This occurs during a tennis groundstroke, for example. When the ECRB is weakened from overuse, microscopic tears form in the tendon where it attaches to the lateral epicondyle. This leads to inflammation and pain.
The ECRB may also be at increased risk for damage because of its position. As the elbow bends and straightens, the muscle rubs against bony bumps. This can cause gradual wear and tear of the muscle over time.
Activities
Athletes are not the only people who get tennis elbow. Many people with tennis elbow participate in work or recreational activities that require repetitive and vigorous use of the forearm muscle.
Painters, plumbers, and carpenters are particularly prone to developing tennis elbow. Studies have shown that auto workers, cooks, and even butchers get tennis elbow more often than the rest of the population. It is thought that the repetition and weight lifting required in these occupations leads to injury.
Age
Most people who get tennis elbow are between the ages of 30 and 50, although anyone can get tennis elbow if they have the risk factors. In racquet sports like tennis, improper stroke technique and improper equipment may be risk factors.
Unknown
Lateral epicondylitis can occur without any recognized repetitive injury. This occurence is called "insidious" or of an unknown cause.
Symptoms
The symptoms of tennis elbow develop gradually. In most cases, the pain begins as mild and slowly worsens over weeks and months. There is usually no specific injury associated with the start of symptoms.
Common signs and symptoms of tennis elbow include:
•Pain or burning on the outer part of your elbow
•Weak grip strength
The symptoms are often worsened with forearm activity, such as holding a racquet, turning a wrench, or shaking hands. Your dominant arm is most often affected; however both arms can be affected.
Doctor Examination Your doctor will consider many factors in making a diagnosis. These include how your symptoms developed, any occupational risk factors, and recreational sports participation.
Your doctor will talk to you about what activities cause symptoms and where on your arm the symptoms occur. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have ever injured your elbow. If you have a history of rheumatoid arthritis or nerve disease, tell your doctor.
During the examination, your doctor will use a variety of tests to pinpoint the diagnosis. For example, your doctor may ask you to try to straighten your wrist and fingers against resistance with your arm fully straight to see if this causes pain. If the tests are positive, it tells your doctor that those muscles may not be healthy.
Tests Your doctor may recommend additional tests to rule out other causes of your problem.
X-rays
These may be taken to rule out arthritis of the elbow.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
If your doctor thinks your symptoms are related to a neck problem, an MRI scan may be ordered. This will help your doctor see if you have a possible herniated disk or arthritis in your neck. Both of these conditions often produce arm pain.
Electromyography (EMG)
Your doctor may order an EMG to rule out nerve compression. Many nerves travel around the elbow, and the symptoms of nerve compression are similar to those of tennis elbow.
TreatmentNonsurgical Treatment
Approximately 80% to 95% of patients have success with nonsurgical treatment.
Rest. The first step toward recovery is to give your arm proper rest. This means that you will have to stop participation in sports or heavy work activities for several weeks.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines. Drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen reduce pain and swelling.
Wrist stretching exercise with elbow extended. Equipment check. If you participate in a racquet sport, your doctor may encourage you to have your equipment checked for proper fit. Stiffer racquets and looser-strung racquets often can reduce the stress on the forearm, which means that the forearm muscles do not have to work as hard. If you use an oversized racquet, changing to a smaller head may help prevent symptoms from recurring.
Physical therapy. Specific exercises are helpful for strengthening the muscles of the forearm. Your therapist may also perform ultrasound, ice massage, or muscle-stimulating techniques to improve muscle healing.
Brace. Using a brace centered over the back of your forearm may also help relieve symptoms of tennis elbow. This can reduce symptoms by resting the muscles and tendons.
Counterforce brace. Steroid injections. Steroids, such as cortisone, are very effective anti-inflammatory medicines. Your doctor may decide to inject your damaged muscle with a steroid to relieve your symptoms.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Shock wave therapy sends sound waves to the elbow. These sound waves create "microtrauma" that promote the body's natural healing processes. Shock wave therapy is considered experimental by many doctors, but some sources show it can be effective.
Surgical TreatmentIf your symptoms do not respond after 6 to 12 months of nonsurgical treatments, your doctor may recommend surgery.
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