Pickleball injuries and recovery

In 2023, Pickleball was deemed to be the fastest growing sport in America for the third year in a row, with the number of players rising from 4.8 million in 2021 to 8.9 million in 2023.

More importantly, pickleball is a fun, social, and effective way to exercise. A study by the University of Colorado found that players can burn up to 354 calories during a half-hour doubles pickleball game. The calorie output increases substantially in a singles game. Although pickleball is easy to learn and not too strenuous, it’s still possible to get injured while playing this game.

Bone fractures related to Pickleball have increased 200% in the past 20 years, with the vast majority of fractures being attributed to falls on the court. Other common Pickleball Injuries include: ankle sprains, achilles tendon strains, knee injuries, shoulder strains, tennis elbow, and wrist sprains.

For many Pickleball Injuries, Dry Needling, in combination with Manual Therapy and IASTM, has been proven to provide significant relief and restoration of function. Dry Needling works to release muscle tension and restore blood flow, IASTM works to break down scar tissue and adhesions that may have formed as a result of the injury, and manual therapy can reduce pain and improve joint mobility.

At New Moon Physiotherapy we offer these services and more to allow you to get back onto the court quickly and safely.

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