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by NOE SARIBAN
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KNEE PAIN !
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The secret is out : Pickleball is more fun than any other activity out there ! People are playing five , six and seven days a week for multiple hours at a time — and even twice a day for some . While many claim pickleball is the source of more injuries than other sports , the reality is that we ’ ve rarely seen a sport with such intense participation from people across all age groups .
As the popularity continues to rise , it ’ s expected injuries will increase , too . Of the many aches and pains pickleball players experience , knee pain is high on the list .
A lot of pickleball players started playing later in life , after their body already endured wear and tear from other sports and activities in the past . Therefore , high-
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