Bone fractures related to the trendy sport have increased by 200 percent over the last 20 years, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Other common pickleball injuries include rotator cuff damage, worsening of arthritis, achilles tendon tears/strains and foot fractures.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the U.S., with the number of players rising from 4.8 million in 2021 to 8.9 million in 2023.
Mary Barron, an associate professor at The George Washington University, Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health is available to talk about the most common injuries, who is at most risk and what you need to do to protect yourself before taking the court.
If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum at [email protected].
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