Serve and swing.
Assess how the shoulder, trunk, hips, and legs share load during serving and groundstrokes. Progress strength and rotational loading toward repeated hitting.

Individual assessment and progressive loading for serving, court movement, and repeated match efforts. Care from Nicole Kruger, DPT — for touring professionals, their coaches, competitive players, and the Georgetown tennis community. Mubadala Citi DC Open, 2023 & 2026.
Apply as a tennis athleteAssess how the shoulder, trunk, hips, and legs share load during serving and groundstrokes. Progress strength and rotational loading toward repeated hitting.
Assess single-leg control and braking capacity. Progress lateral movement, acceleration, deceleration, and changes of direction toward court-specific speeds.
Build from controlled drills to repeated points and practice demands. Progress volume and intensity according to your response to loading and the demands of competition.

Nicole combines her professional sports experience with a whole-person approach. Assessment, movement, strength, and a gradual return to the demands of your sport—all guided by your individual goals and response.