In a survey evaluated in U.S. emergency departments from 2010 through 2019, there is a 21.5 percent increase in ER visits for pickleball related injuries. Most injuries fall into the category of “slip/fall/trip/dive” according to the study published by BMC, a medical research firm.
So, if you want to avoid being a statistic, it is suggested that you:
- Warm-up with 5 minutes of walking, biking or treadmilling before playing to raise your body temperature.
- Stretching to improve flexibility in your joints especially ankles, Achilles tendon, calf muscle, quadriceps, hamstrings, groin, lower back, shoulder, and arms.
- Cool down after playing with additional stretches or a slow walk to lower your body temperature and bring your heart rate back to normal.
May these steps improve your game and keep you on the court and out of rehab!