Understanding Injury Patterns and Predictors in Pickleball Players: A Nationwide Study of 1,758 Participants

Injuries are common among pickleball players, with 69% experiencing at least one all-complaint injury annually, including two in five sustaining injuries that halt play and one in three continuing to play despite pain. These findings underscore the need for tailored injury prevention strategies to optimize the health benefits of pickleball. Identified predictors will inform future injury prevention initiatives in pickleball.

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Sports Medicine - Open
Published
2025-08-22
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-025-00900-2
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3
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Sports injuries and prevention
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5.16

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Understanding Injury Patterns and Predictors in Pickleball Players: A Nationwide Study of 1,758 Participants

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Abstract

Injuries are common among pickleball players, with 69% experiencing at least one all-complaint injury annually, including two in five sustaining injuries that halt play and one in three continuing to play despite pain. These findings underscore the need for tailored injury prevention strategies to optimize the health benefits of pickleball. Identified predictors will inform future injury prevention initiatives in pickleball.

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