Pickleball injuries

I am seeing more and more Pickleball injuries in the clinic. Some of the injuries are similar to other raquet-related sports. Others are distinctly different.

I think the reason I am seeing more Pickleball injuries in the clinic is due to:

1. An older population playing the sport

2. Different dynamics than other racquet sports

Some of the more common injuries are:

• Ankle sprains

• Muscles Strains

• Tendonitis

• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff

• Low back pain, disc problems, strains and sprains

To do the proper assessment of these types of injuries, what I do for the athlete is:

1. History of the injury and athlete's prior health

2. Examination including range of motion, orthopedic and neurologic tests