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In a message dated 97-06-25 23:28:42 EDT, you write: Jmorey wrote: << I had an operation in July '96. to control PD-like symptoms caused by normal pressure hydrocephalus. This can be confused with PD. I may or may not have PD as well. I still have some PD-like symptoms. For the first time since the operation, I tried to play tennis. I played 2-3 hrs. per day before the operation. The first shot I tried to run down, my brain said run but my legs couldn't keep up with my body. I did an awesome swan dive on an asphalt court; at least a 9.5 score. Results were knees and hands bloody, two wrenched shoulders, and a destroyed ego. Question: can I cope with this in tennis and other sports or do I just give them up? >> Hi, Jmorey. Regarding your question as to whether its time hang up the racquet for keeps -- "H*LL NO!!! First off, you're talking about a full year lay-off from a sport that is one of the most unforgiving when comes to the impact of infrequent play. I don't know the level you were at prior to the operation or how often you played, but I think you had the raised the bar raised a tad too high for the first time out after a 12-month hiatus....regardless of your medical condition. Second, and forgive the "Psychic Hotline" bit here (but I'm a little short on facts) , I'm sensing that you're (like myself) maybe a "Graying Baby Boomer" (or in the vicinity) who (again, like myself) is in a state of denial that the "old bod" has a fair amount of mileage on it and it just might be time to realize that maybe we shouldn't expect to perform like a 25 year old. But even if you can't get past that imagery (I know I haven't), you've got to at least cut yourself some slack and EASE BACK INTO THE GAME. Have you talked to your neuro about your aspirations on the tennis court and how you might go about setting up a conditioning/training program that could get your body in the "running condition" it needs to be in to keep those "9.5" swan dives at a minimum? If you're doc doesn't have a clue (and it wouldn't be a first) I'm sure posting another message will lead to a lot of good advice. Third, re. the PD/PD symptoms, the tennis could be one of those "defining moments" as to how you choose to deal with a condition which we have to grapple with (at some level) every day. And based on that all-out effort you were making during your "comeback tour", I'll bet the farm that you've already answered "H*LL NO!!" your original question. All the best.