Mission Statement

To disseminate current and practical tennis-related medical and scientific information to all our stakeholders (players, coaches, health care professionals, scientists, and tennis organisations) in order to optimise the health and performance of tennis players world-wide.

The vision of the organisation is:

STMS will become a trusted and recognised resource of expertise and knowledge for medical and scientific issues in tennis.

STMS aims to:

o     Facilitate the collection, dissemination and review of scientific and medical research and publications relevant to tennis.

o     Promote networking with other professionals who have a special interest in, and knowledge of tennis specific medical problems and injuries.

o     Promote networking with the leading organisations in the tennis world and to facilitate the implementation of medical and sports science policies in tennis.

o     Encourage members to undertake continuous learning activities and be as current as possible with the latest developments in tennis sports science and medicine.

o     Provide a body of knowledge and expertise that is available to our stakeholders (players, coaches, health care professionals, scientists and tennis organisations) about the scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of injuries and medical problems in tennis.