Pickleball and it’s aches and pains
Pickleball is super popular now due to several reasons Some of these are:
- Accessibility – It is easy to learn, low-impact, and requires minimal equipment, making it suitable for all ages
- Social connections – This game encourages community play and social interaction, helping make new friends.
- Health benefits – Provides exercise and improves overall health.
- Youth engagement – Increases youth participation and helps grow the community.
- Media coverage – Gains media attention, including celebrity endorsements and professional leagues.
In the Philippines, pickleball is also gaining popularity, especially in community centers and resort facilities.
Players beware there are injuries that come with pickleball.
Common orthopedic injuries from pickleball include:
- Elbow injuries: Pickleball elbow (lateral epicondylitis), similar to tennis elbow
- Shoulder injuries: Rotator cuff strains or tears, shoulder strains
- Knee injuries: MCL strains or sprains, knee ligament or meniscus tears
- Ankle injuries: Ankle sprains
- Achilles tendon injuries: Strains or ruptures
- Wrist or hip fractures: Due to falls or slips
- Lower back strains: Injury to lower back muscles
Often caused by:
– Overuse or repetitive motion
– Falls or slips
– Poor technique or equipment
– Inadequate warm-up
See your sports orthopod for any of these concerns.
ZP