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Injuries in pickleball

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, Feb 28, 2023.

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    Scoping review and quality of studies on the epidemiology of pickleball injuries
    Martí Casals et al
    Apunts Sports Medicine Volume 58, Issue 217, January–March 2023, 100403
     
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    Treating Geriatric Sports Injury Among Pickleball Players: A Narrative Review of an Exercise Craze Among Seniors.
    Pergolizzi J, Matera J, LeQuang J K
    Cureus 15(12): e49909. doi:10.7759/cureus.49909
     
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    Pickleball- and Paddleball-Related Injuries in the Lower Extremity: Description, Treatment Options, and Return to Play
    Olivia A Opara et al
    Cureus. 2024 Feb 10;16(2):e53954
     
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    Emerging Patterns of Foot and Ankle Injuries in Pickleball Players: A Short Report
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    Foot Ankle Int. 2024 Aug 26
     
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    Pickleball and the Rising Incidence of Achilles Tendon Injuries in the Elderly
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    Foot Ankle Spec. 2024 Oct 8
     
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    A Substantial Increase in Injuries and Hospitalizations Associated with Playing Pickleball from 2020 to 2022: A National Database Study
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    Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation 12 December 2024, 101067
     
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    Pose estimation for pickleball players' kinematic analysis through MediaPipe-based deep learning: A pilot study
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    J Sports Sci. 2025 Jun 25:1-11.
     
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    The perils of pickleball: A two decade analysis of upper and lower extremity injuries from America’s fastest growing sport
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    Prevalence and injury profiles for recreational padel players: A cross-sectional survey-based study
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    Physical Therapy in Sport Volume 75, September 2025, Pages 8-14
     
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    Padel balls and pickleballs are used in two different racquet sports — padel and pickleball — and they differ significantly in material, size, bounce, and construction. Here's a breakdown:
    Padel Ball

    • Appearance: Looks very similar to a tennis ball.
    • Material: Rubber core with a felt covering.
    • Size: ~6.35–6.77 cm (2.5–2.67 inches) in diameter.
    • Weight: ~56.0–59.4 grams (just like a tennis ball).
    • Bounce: Slightly less bounce than a tennis ball; designed for play on glass and artificial turf surfaces.
    • Pressure: Pressurized ball (loses bounce over time).
    • Used in: Padel (played on an enclosed court, often with glass walls).
    Pickleball

    • Appearance: Hard plastic ball with holes (similar to a Wiffle ball).
    • Material: Lightweight molded plastic.
    • Size: ~7.0–7.5 cm (2.75–2.95 inches) in diameter.
    • Weight: ~22–26 grams.
    • Bounce: Low bounce; designed for slower, more controlled play.
    • Pressure: Non-pressurized.
    • Used in: Pickleball (played on a badminton-sized court, often with a solid paddle).
     
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    Diagnosis and Management of Common Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Pickleball Athlete
    Daniel Massillon, Alpha Anders & Kenneth Vitale
    Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports
     
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    Orthopaedic injuries in pickleball players: A 10-year epidemiologic study
    David B. Ahn et al
    Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology 24 July 2025
     
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    Understanding Injury Patterns and Predictors in Pickleball Players: A Nationwide Study of 1,758 Participants
    Oluwatoyosi B A Owoey et al
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    Outcomes After Achilles Tendon Ruptures while Playing Pickleball
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    Training Load, Injuries, and Well-Being in Youth Padel Players: A Cross-Sectional Study
    Sofia Ryman Augustsson, Lisa Durdel
    Sports (Basel). 2025 Oct 7;13(10):356.
     
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