{"id":13104,"date":"2024-05-08T14:57:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T14:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=13104"},"modified":"2024-05-09T16:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T16:01:20","slug":"pickleball-safety-expert-tips-to-prevent-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2024\/05\/08\/pickleball-safety-expert-tips-to-prevent-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Pickleball Safety: Expert Tips to Prevent Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13105 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/05\/iStock-1517470401-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to Avoid Common Pickleball Injuries\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/05\/iStock-1517470401-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/05\/iStock-1517470401-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/05\/iStock-1517470401-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/05\/iStock-1517470401-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/05\/iStock-1517470401-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2024\/05\/iStock-1517470401-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chances are, either you or someone you know plays pickleball. This easy-to-learn social sport is a good low-impact exercise and one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2024\/05\/08\/pickleball-safety-expert-tips-to-prevent-injuries\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Sports &amp; Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) stated that in 2022, there were 8.9 million people playing pickleball and the number of participants was increasing by 85% year-over-year.<\/p>\n<p>The sport, which combines features of tennis, badminton, and pingpong, is played using a perforated ball (like a wiffle ball) and hard paddles on a court approximately half the size of a tennis court. The compact nature of the playing \u201cfield\u201d and small paddles (compared with tennis) attracts people of all ages and fitness levels.<\/p>\n<p>While pickleball has been around since the late 1960s, its new-found popularity is resulting in a growing number of injuries sustained by players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndividuals of all ages and athletic abilities think they can simply grab a paddle and play without considering if they are in good enough shape,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/matthew-kleiner-md\">Matthew T. Kleiner, MD<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/orthopaedics\">orthopaedic<\/a> surgeon and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">sports medicine<\/a> specialist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. \u201cBut pickleball is more rigorous than most people realize, which leads to injury \u2014 especially in older players.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to one study, 85% of pickleball injuries happen to players 60 years or older.<\/p>\n<p>One reason for mishaps is that the game moves faster than many people realize. By some estimates, the ball can travel up to 40 miles per hour during a serve and takes less than half a second to travel from one paddle to another. Although the velocity is considerably less than that of a served tennis ball, older people and others with diminished speed and agility can find themselves pushed beyond their capacity to return the ball or get out of its way. The result is often injury.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the most common pickleball injuries among people 60 years or older include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strains and sprains <\/strong>\u2014three-and-a-half times more common among men.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fractures<\/strong> \u2014three-and-a-half times more common among women. Of the men who did sustain fractures, they were more likely to affect the lower body, whereas women tended to have wrist or hand fractures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contusions<\/strong> \u2014 caused by slips, trips, falls, or being hit by the ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joint pain<\/strong> \u2014 often due to arthritis flare-ups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tendonitis of the wrist, elbow, and rotator cuff<\/strong> \u2014 inflammation caused by repetitive motion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eye injuries<\/strong> \u2014 corneal abrasion, Berlin\u2019s edema (damage to the retina\u2019s outer layers, which can cause decreased vision for several hours), and torn or detached retina because of getting hit in or near the eye by a ball.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tips to Avoid Pickleball Injuries<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWhile not all injuries are preventable, there are things pickleball players can do to reduce their chances of getting hurt,\u201d Dr. Kleiner says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t overdo it<\/strong>. As with any new activity, starting slow and increasing playing time is important as you become more conditioned and skilled. Doing so may reduce the chance of overuse or traumatic injuries caused by wear and tear on the joints and natural, age-related decline in coordination. Wearing wrist, knee, or ankle braces can also help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warm up<\/strong>. Preparing your muscles for play isn\u2019t just for pros. Take 5 to 10 minutes to warm up before taking to the court.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA good routine includes some light jogging and stretching of all the major muscle groups, including the calves, quads, hamstrings, inner thighs, lower back, shoulders, elbows, and wrists,\u201d Dr. Kleiner says. \u201cOnce you get on the court, do some short court volleys, serves, lobs, and smashes before beginning competition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the right equipment<\/strong>. Get shoes designed for tennis or pickleball to help prevent ankle and foot injuries. They provide better side-to-side support and court traction than a walking or running shoe. Use a paddle with a properly sized handle to decrease the risk of wrist and elbow injuries and tendinitis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wear eye protection<\/strong>. Because of its speed and the relatively small size of the playing area, a ball directed to the eye can hit you before you have time to react. Even though eye protection is not required in pickleball, it can reduce the risk of injury.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPolycarbonate wraparound safety goggles provide the maximum level of protection,\u201d Dr. Kleiner says. \u201cBut even sunglasses or regular glasses \u00a0offer some protection.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch your form<\/strong>. Despite the \u201canyone can do it\u201d attitude that has been ascribed to pickleball, it\u2019s wise to take the time to learn the correct form, technique, and footwork.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany players tend to rely too much on their arms instead of using the momentum from their whole body,\u201d Dr. Kleiner says. \u201cSports wisdom tells us that the energy from our legs, especially the hips, is key for getting real power and reduces strain on other body parts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cool down<\/strong>. Once play is over, cool down with several minutes of walking and stretching.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you are not conditioned, some level of muscle soreness is natural,\u201d Dr. Kleiner says. \u201cBut doing warm-up and cool-down exercises can minimize the discomfort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay hydrated<\/strong>. Staying properly hydrated improves circulation, regulates body temperature, and improves brain function, among other benefits, all of which keep you performing at your best and less likely to hurt yourself.<\/p>\n<h3>When to Call a Doctor<\/h3>\n<p>Minor aches, pains, and swelling that come with exertion can usually be treated at home using the RICE approach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rest<\/li>\n<li>Ice<\/li>\n<li>Compression<\/li>\n<li>Elevation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, if pain or swelling persists for a couple of days, call your health care provider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you get hit in the eye, contact an ophthalmologist right away if you notice a change or loss of vision,\u201d Dr. Kleiner says. \u201cOther reasons to get help include substantial pain, bleeding, or bruising.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kleiner also advises people to consult their health care provider before trying pickleball or any other type of new exercise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled that pickleball is getting more people out and moving, as being active is essential to overall physical and mental health,\u201d Dr. Kleiner says. \u201cBut be sure the activities you choose are suited for you. If you want to try something more strenuous than your regular exercise, your health care provider can advise you on your readiness or suggest conditioning techniques to prepare you for your new interest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">Cooper\u2019s Sports Medicine<\/a> services. To schedule an appointment, call <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php?source=\/doctors\/david-clements-md&amp;type=&amp;source=\/doctors\/david-clements-md&amp;_gl=1*rxgcbb*_ga*MTc2NDQxMTExOC4xNjYxODgwODEw*_ga_Q7FC98J25G*MTcwOTU2OTY1OS40NzMuMC4xNzA5NTY5NjU5LjAuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.184930282.296035728.1709565888-1764411118.1661880810&amp;_gac=1.27832654.1707763928.Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4WxtcIQtQ14ECp_Xlfz7DWuC0IohW7IfjaH3x6XgC9NZ3HMUK7nru3RywaAuI8EALw_wcB\">online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Seguridad del Pickleball: consejos de expertos para prevenir lesiones<\/h2>\n<p>Lo m\u00e1s probable es que t\u00fa o alguien que conoces juegue pickleball. Este deporte social f\u00e1cil de aprender es un buen ejercicio de bajo impacto y uno de los deportes de m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido crecimiento en los EE. UU.<\/p>\n<p>La Asociaci\u00f3n de la Industria del Deporte y el Fitness (SFIA) afirm\u00f3 que en 2022 hab\u00eda 8,9 millones de personas jugando pickleball y el n\u00famero de participantes aumentaba un 85% a\u00f1o tras a\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p>Este deporte, que combina caracter\u00edsticas del tenis, el b\u00e1dminton y el pingpong, se juega utilizando una pelota perforada (como una pelota wiffle) y paletas duras en una cancha de aproximadamente la mitad del tama\u00f1o de una cancha de tenis. La naturaleza compacta del \u201ccampo\u201d de juego y las palas peque\u00f1as (en comparaci\u00f3n con el tenis) atraen a personas de todas las edades y niveles de condici\u00f3n f\u00edsica. A medida que el deporte se vuelve m\u00e1s popular<\/p>\n<p>Si bien el pickleball existe desde finales de la d\u00e9cada de 1960, su nueva popularidad est\u00e1 provocando un n\u00famero creciente de lesiones sufridas por los jugadores.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Las personas de todas las edades y capacidades atl\u00e9ticas piensan que pueden simplemente agarrar una pala y jugar sin considerar si est\u00e1n en buena forma&#8221;, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/matthew-kleiner-md\">Matthew T. Kleiner, MD<\/a>, cirujano <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/orthopaedics\">ortop\u00e9dico<\/a> y especialista en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">medicina deportiva<\/a> de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/\">Cooper University Health Care<\/a>. &#8220;Pero el pickleball es m\u00e1s riguroso de lo que la mayor\u00eda de la gente cree, lo que provoca lesiones, especialmente en los jugadores mayores&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan un estudio, el 85% de las lesiones del pickleball les ocurren a jugadores de 60 a\u00f1os o m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n<p>Una de las razones de los contratiempos es que el juego avanza m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido de lo que mucha gente cree. Seg\u00fan algunas estimaciones, la pelota puede viajar hasta 40 millas por hora durante un servicio y tarda menos de medio segundo en viajar de una paleta a otra. Aunque la velocidad es considerablemente menor que la de una pelota de tenis servida, las personas mayores y otras personas con velocidad y agilidad disminuidas pueden verse empujadas m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de su capacidad para devolver la pelota o apartarse de su camino. El resultado suele ser una lesi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Seg\u00fan los Institutos Nacionales de Salud (NIH), las lesiones m\u00e1s comunes entre personas de 60 a\u00f1os o m\u00e1s incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distensiones y esguinces:<\/strong> tres veces y media m\u00e1s comunes entre los hombres.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fracturas:<\/strong> tres veces y media m\u00e1s comunes entre las mujeres. De los hombres que sufrieron fracturas, era m\u00e1s probable que afectaran la parte inferior del cuerpo, mientras que las mujeres tend\u00edan a tener fracturas de mu\u00f1eca o mano.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contusiones:<\/strong> causadas por resbalones, tropezones, ca\u00eddas o golpes con la pelota.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dolor en las articulaciones:<\/strong> a menudo debido a brotes de artritis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tendinitis de la mu\u00f1eca, el codo y el manguito rotador:<\/strong> inflamaci\u00f3n causada por movimientos repetitivos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lesiones oculares:<\/strong> abrasi\u00f3n corneal, edema de Berl\u00edn (da\u00f1o a las capas externas de la retina, que puede causar disminuci\u00f3n de la visi\u00f3n durante varias horas) y retina desgarrada o desprendida debido al impacto de una pelota dentro o cerca del ojo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Consejos para evitar lesiones por Pickleball<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Si bien no todas las lesiones se pueden prevenir, hay cosas que los jugadores de pickleball pueden hacer para reducir las posibilidades de lesionarse&#8221;, dice el Dr. Kleiner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>No te excedas.<\/strong> Al igual que con cualquier actividad nueva, es importante comenzar despacio y aumentar el tiempo de juego a medida que adquiera m\u00e1s condici\u00f3n y habilidad. Hacerlo puede reducir la posibilidad de uso excesivo o lesiones traum\u00e1ticas causadas por el desgaste de las articulaciones y la disminuci\u00f3n natural de la coordinaci\u00f3n relacionada con la edad. Tambi\u00e9n puede ser \u00fatil usar aparatos ortop\u00e9dicos para las mu\u00f1ecas, las rodillas o los tobillos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Calentamiento.<\/strong> Preparar tus m\u00fasculos para jugar no es s\u00f3lo para profesionales. T\u00f3mate de 5 a 10 minutos para calentar antes de salir a la cancha.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Una buena rutina incluye trotar ligeramente y estirar todos los grupos de m\u00fasculos principales, incluidos los gemelos, los cu\u00e1driceps, los isquiotibiales, la parte interna de los muslos, la zona lumbar, los hombros, los codos y las mu\u00f1ecas&#8221;, dice el Dr. Kleiner. \u201cUna vez que entres a la cancha, haz algunas voleas cortas, servicios, globos y golpes antes de comenzar la competencia\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Utilice el equipo adecuado<\/strong>. Obtenga zapatos dise\u00f1ados para tenis o pickleball para ayudar a prevenir lesiones en los tobillos y los pies. Proporcionan mejor soporte de lado a lado y tracci\u00f3n en la cancha que un zapato para caminar o correr. Utilice una paleta con un mango del tama\u00f1o adecuado para disminuir el riesgo de lesiones y tendinitis en la mu\u00f1eca y el codo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use protecci\u00f3n para los ojos.<\/strong> Debido a su velocidad y al tama\u00f1o relativamente peque\u00f1o del \u00e1rea de juego, una pelota dirigida al ojo puede golpearte antes de que tengas tiempo de reaccionar. Aunque no se requiere protecci\u00f3n para los ojos en el pickleball, puede reducir el riesgo de lesiones.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Las gafas de seguridad envolventes de policarbonato brindan el m\u00e1ximo nivel de protecci\u00f3n&#8221;, dice el Dr. Kleiner. &#8220;Pero incluso las gafas de sol o las gafas normales ofrecen cierta protecci\u00f3n&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuida tu forma.<\/strong> A pesar de la actitud de \u201ccualquiera puede hacerlo\u201d que se le ha atribuido al pickleball, es aconsejable tomarse el tiempo para aprender la forma, la t\u00e9cnica y el juego de pies correctos.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Muchos jugadores tienden a confiar demasiado en sus brazos en lugar de aprovechar el impulso de todo su cuerpo&#8221;, dice el Dr. Kleiner. &#8220;La sabidur\u00eda deportiva nos dice que la energ\u00eda de nuestras piernas, especialmente de las caderas, es clave para obtener potencia real y reduce la tensi\u00f3n en otras partes del cuerpo&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enfriarse.<\/strong> Una vez que termine el juego, enfr\u00ede con varios minutos de caminata y estiramiento.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Si no est\u00e1s en forma, cierto nivel de dolor muscular es natural&#8221;, dice el Dr. Kleiner. &#8220;Pero hacer ejercicios de calentamiento y enfriamiento puede minimizar las molestias&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mantente hidratado.<\/strong> Mantenerse adecuadamente hidratado mejora la circulaci\u00f3n, regula la temperatura corporal y mejora la funci\u00f3n cerebral, entre otros beneficios, todo lo cual lo mantiene rindiendo al m\u00e1ximo y con menos probabilidades de lastimarse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cu\u00e1ndo llamar a un m\u00e9dico<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Los dolores y la hinchaz\u00f3n menores que aparecen con el esfuerzo generalmente se pueden tratar en casa utilizando el enfoque RICE:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Descansar<\/li>\n<li>Hielo<\/li>\n<li>Compresi\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li>Elevaci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sin embargo, si el dolor o la hinchaz\u00f3n persisten durante un par de d\u00edas, llame a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Si recibe un golpe en el ojo, comun\u00edquese con un oftalm\u00f3logo de inmediato si nota un cambio o p\u00e9rdida de visi\u00f3n&#8221;, dice el Dr. Kleiner. &#8220;Otras razones para buscar ayuda incluyen dolor intenso, sangrado o hematomas&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>El Dr. Kleiner tambi\u00e9n aconseja a las personas que consulten a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica antes de probar el pickleball o cualquier otro tipo de ejercicio nuevo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Estamos encantados de que el pickleball est\u00e9 haciendo que m\u00e1s personas salgan y se muevan, ya que estar activo es esencial para la salud f\u00edsica y mental en general&#8221;, dice el Dr. Kleiner. \u201cPero aseg\u00farese de que las actividades que elija sean adecuadas para usted. Si desea probar algo m\u00e1s extenuante que su ejercicio habitual, su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica puede aconsejarle sobre su preparaci\u00f3n o sugerirle t\u00e9cnicas de acondicionamiento para prepararse para su nuevo inter\u00e9s\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/sports-medicine\">Haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre los servicios de medicina deportiva de Cooper. Para programar una cita, llame al <a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.8.COOPER<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:8008266737\">800.826.6737<\/a>) o utilice nuestro <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php\">formulario en l\u00ednea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chances are, either you or someone you know plays pickleball. 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