The 3 Most Common Pickleball Injuries and How To Avoid Them
Pickleball has taken the world by storm in recent years, with people of all ages and skill levels enjoying this fun and competitive sport. However, as with any physical activity, injuries are always a possibility.
Injuries often strike at the worst possible moment, whether that’s the final match of your tournament or when you really need to clear your head, and taking part in your favorite sport is the best way to do so.
Whatever the reason is for you, do not wait for an injury to happen. If you’re serious about participating in this sport, take action now to ensure an injury-free game before it’s too late.
In this blog post, we will explore the three most common pickleball injuries and how you can avoid them.
Shoulder Pain Injury
Shoulder pain is a very common pickleball injury and can often be caused by repetitive overhead motions such as serving or smashing.
This injury can also occur due to a lack of proper warm-up or cool-down exercises, incorrect form, or overuse. Shoulder pain can be debilitating and can affect your daily life, not just your pickleball game. Making it hard to enjoy post-game drinks or conversation due to shoulder pain that consumes your every thought.
Prevention Method
The best way to prevent shoulder pain is to ensure that you are using proper form and technique throughout your game. This includes using a proper grip on your paddle, following through on your strokes, and keeping your shoulders relaxed.
Additionally, stretching and warming up before playing can help prevent injuries. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, physical therapy can be a great option to help alleviate pain, improve range of motion, and prevent further injury.
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Elbow and Wrist Pain
Elbow and wrist pain can be a common problem for pickleball players.
This injury can be due to improper grip on your paddle, lack of proper form, overuse, or sudden movements such as hitting the ball too hard. This type of injury can be very painful and may limit your ability to play pickleball or even perform daily tasks, like washing up or getting ready in the morning.
Prevention Method
To avoid elbow and wrist pain, it is important to focus on using proper form and grip techniques when playing.
Additionally, stretching and warm-up exercises can help prepare your arms for playing.
If you are experiencing constant elbow or wrist pain, contact a physical therapist who can help you regain strength, increase flexibility, and reduce pain in these areas. This can ultimately help you get back to playing pickleball without discomfort.
Hip and Knee Pain Injury
Hip and knee pain can also be common issues for pickleball players.
These injuries can be brought on by a range of factors including improper form, lack of warm-up or cool-down exercises, and overuse. Quick lateral movements can also put extra strain on these joints and may lead to discomfort or injury.
Prevention Method
To prevent hip and knee pain, it is important to focus on strengthening and stretching exercises specifically for these areas. Warm-up, cool-down, and stretching exercises can help improve flexibility and can help reduce the risk of injury.
Throughout your game, it is also important to use proper technique and to use lateral movements with control.
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Score Big With The Ultimate Injury Prevention Technique
Pickleball is a fun and challenging sport that people of all ages can play and enjoy. However, as with any physical activity, injuries can occur and crush your dreams of winning big. By focusing on proper form and technique, and engaging in stretching and strengthening exercises, you can help prevent common pickleball injuries such as shoulder pain, hip and knee pain, and elbow and wrist pain.
However, there is one injury prevention method above all others: Physical Therapy.
Physical therapy can help you recover from your injury and return to playing your favorite sport as fast as all the professionals.
If you are experiencing any pain from playing pickleball, we encourage you to contact Power Physical Therapy.
Our expert team of physical therapists can identify the root cause of your pain and provide a personalized treatment plan to help you get back to playing pain-free.
With our limited-time Pain Performance Assessment offer, you can identify any potential issues before they turn into an injury, our team will be happy to learn about your experience and answer any of your questions. This is why so many people visit our clinic for treatment as we have proven time and time again to be the most effective course of action.
Contact us at (714)-557-2100 to learn more about this offer, or schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists today.
Instead of dealing with discomfort that prevents you from playing or being afraid of what you might do to cause your pain to flare up, make sure pickleball continues to be about having fun and socializing.
Are you hesitant about diving straight into physical therapy?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
We offer a Free Telephone Consultation service designed just for you. This allows you to discuss your concerns and get professional advice from a physical therapist, all without leaving the comfort of your home.
This is an excellent opportunity to address your queries, understand what to expect and decide if physical therapy is the right path for you. And the best part? It’s absolutely free.
So why wait? Call (714)-557-2100 and start your journey towards recovery today.
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