The Pickleball Doctor by NOE SARIBAN
PT, DPT, CERT. DN, TPI MII, CPTP THEPICKLEBALLDOCTOR. COM
Fall Prevention in Pickleball
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As pickleball continues to grow across the country( and world), it’ s only natural to see the number of injuries related to the sport increase as well. While muscle strains, ligament sprains, and other non-contact injuries certainly can occur while playing, the most common mechanism of injury is a fall. Falls while playing pickleball can lead to bruises, scrapes, sprains, fractures, and even head injuries. There are certain factors that increase your risk of falling, and players should take preventive steps to avoid being the next person to visit the emergency department.
Among pickleball players, beginners( or novice players) are the most likely to experience a fall for various reasons: not knowing the game as well as experienced players, leading to improper movement on the court; indecision about how to get to a ball; reactive
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