Pickleball injuries, such as calf and hamstring strains, are becoming more common. But the benefits of playing far outweigh the risks.
I love playing pickleball but am worried I might get injured. What’s my injury risk when I play? How can I prevent getting hurt?— both in emergency rooms and in sports medicine offices like mine.I’ve seen more injuries from pickleball than walking and swimming. But don’t let that deter you from playing. The benefits — moving, having fun, building a community — far outweigh the risks.
So what should you watch out for? In pickleball, we see repetitive-use injuries, especially in the wrist and elbow, and sudden injuries from quick ballistic movements. Injuries commonly occur when lunging forward for a low shot, which can cause straining to a calf or hamstring.How to treat common pickleball injuriesAlso known as “tennis leg,” calf strain is often described by patients as feeling like being kicked in the calf. It commonly occurs when lunging forward for a low shot.
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