Biotechnological Innovations in Preventing Muscle Strains in Tennis: A Novel Approach Using Biomarker Analysis and Wearable Technology

Abstract

With the increasing popularity of tennis, the prevalence of muscle strains among players has become a significant concern, potentially limiting the sport's growth and the performance of athletes. This study investigates a biotechnological approach to preventing muscle strains, focusing on biomarker analysis and wearable technology to monitor and enhance knee joint and muscle activation in tennis players. Using University F tennis players as the research subjects, the study incorporates functional training as a pre-activity warm-up and analyzes the biomechanical and physiological factors contributing to muscle strain. Experimental results indicate that, at various stages of motion, significant changes occur in the ground reaction forces (GRF): vertical GRF during extreme stomping foot swings decreased by 0.05 BW, anterior-posterior GRF decreased by 0.05 BW, and internal-external GRF increased by 0.02 BW. Additionally, internal-external GRF during extreme stomping foot swings significantly decreased between 0.02s and 0.04s after maximal knee flexion compared to 1.5 times the lower limb length. These changes highlight biomechanical differences across different stirrup strides, affecting knee muscle activation and contributing to muscle strain risk. The introduction of functional training, combined with wearable biotechnology tools to monitor real-time muscle and joint activation, demonstrated an improvement in knee muscle relaxation and a reduction in muscle strain incidents. This study highlights the potential of integrating functional training with biotechnological innovations, such as biomarker analysis and wearable devices, to enhance injury prevention strategies in tennis. These findings pave the way for the development of advanced, commercially viable solutions in sports medicine and athletic performance enhancement.