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Players warned of knee, shoulder and elbow overuse in pickleball
Summary
Presenters listed common complaints—knee pain, shoulder pain, tennis/golfer's elbow, Achilles issues, plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains—and recommended progressive rehab and early attention if pain persists.
At a Verona presentation, Dr. Rachel Roberts and Dr. Bryce Creamer listed the most common overuse and acute complaints they see in pickleball players: knee pain, shoulder pain, elbow tendinopathies, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, low back strains and ankle sprains.
"We see knee pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, or golfer's elbow," Dr. Roberts said while outlining typical problem sites. The presenters linked those complaints to repetitive directional changes, reach and load on tendons and muscles, and recommended specific conditioning (calf strength, grip work, shoulder mobility) and progressive return-to-play steps to reduce recurrence.
They advised players to monitor symptoms and address issues early rather than ignoring worsening aches; the presenters emphasized graded loading and functional strengthening that replicate sport demands.
