Recover Faster, Move Better, and Improve Performance on the Court
Tennis and pickleball place unique demands on the body, requiring strength, rotation, balance, and quick directional movement. At Body-N-Balance, our tennis and pickleball physical therapy programs help players recover from injuries, improve movement mechanics, and enhance performance on the court.
Our licensed physical therapists provide one-on-one, 60-minute sessions in private treatment rooms, focusing on the root cause of pain while restoring mobility, strength, and coordination.
Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to improve performance, we create personalized treatment plans to help you move better, prevent injuries, and play tennis or pickleball with confidence.
How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Tennis & Pickleball Game
Both tennis and pickleball require quick reactions, rotational power, and fast lateral movement. Repetitive strokes, sudden stops, and rapid changes in direction can lead to overuse injuries and joint strain if the body is not moving efficiently.
Physical therapy helps players improve mobility, build strength, and correct movement patterns so they can move faster, react quicker, and stay injury-free.
Physical therapy for tennis and pickleball can help:
Prevent Common Injuries
Identify muscle imbalances, mobility limitations, and movement patterns that may increase injury risk.
Recover from Injury
Treat common conditions such as tennis elbow, shoulder pain, knee pain, ankle sprains, and lower back strain.
Improve Power and Rotation
Strengthen the core and hips to support powerful serves, overheads, and groundstrokes.
Enhance Footwork and Agility
Train balance, stability, and neuromuscular control to improve quick directional changes and court movement.
Support Long-Term Performance
Build efficient movement patterns that allow players to stay active and competitive for years.
Reaction & Agility Training for Tennis Players
Tennis is a game of split-second decisions. From returning a serve to reacting at the net, success on the court depends on how quickly your body responds to what you see.
At Body-N-Balance, we use an advanced reaction and agility training system that helps tennis players improve reaction time, coordination, and movement speed.
The system uses visual light cues that signal players when and where to move, training the brain and body to respond faster and more efficiently — similar to the way players must react during a live tennis match.
Because the system can be customized to each athlete, it is valuable for both injury rehabilitation and performance training. Players recovering from injuries can safely rebuild agility and coordination, while healthy athletes can train their nervous system to react faster on the court.
By improving the connection between vision, brain, and movement, tennis players become quicker, more confident, and more efficient during play.
This type of training helps players improve:
• Reaction time when returning serves
• Footwork and court coverage
• Agility during quick direction changes
• Hand-eye coordination
• Decision-making speed under pressure
• Balance and body control during fast movements
Meet your Physical Therapists
Sandi Ecclestone
Owner of Body-N-Balance
Frankie Johnston
Physical Therapist
Gosia Barrow
Physical Therapist
Pricing & Insurance
60-Minute Session: $175
Appointments available by appointment only. Call the studio at 770-552-8852 to book now, or fill out the form, and we will contact you.
Who can benefit from tennis or pickleball physical therapy?
Players of all levels can benefit, from recreational and club players to competitive athletes. Anyone experiencing pain, recovering from injury, or wanting to improve movement and performance can benefit from physical therapy.
Can physical therapy help improve my tennis or pickleball performance?
Yes. Physical therapy isn’t only for injury recovery — it can also help improve performance on the court. By evaluating how your body moves, our therapists can identify mobility restrictions, strength imbalances, and movement patterns that may limit power, speed, or endurance. Targeted exercises and training can improve rotation, balance, footwork, and reaction time, helping you move more efficiently and play with greater confidence.
Do I need to be injured to start physical therapy?
No. Many athletes use physical therapy to prevent injuries, improve mobility, and enhance performance before pain develops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries do you commonly treat in tennis and pickleball players?
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries
Wrist and forearm strain
Knee pain and patellar tendonitis
Ankle sprains and instability
Hip pain
Lower back pain related to rotation and court movement
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment plans vary depending on your injury and goals. Some athletes come for short-term rehabilitation, while others continue periodic sessions for maintenance and injury prevention.
Do I need a referral?
Insurance and Medicare patients require a physician referral. Self-pay patients may begin treatment without a referral, though Georgia law requires one after 8 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first.