Injury Management
If you play pickleball with tennis elbow, wrist discomfort, or hand arthritis, don't automatically assume a lighter paddle is better. Learn how paddle mass, stability, construction, vibration, grip size, and even where you hold the handle can change what your arm experiences during play.
Whether you choose thermoplastic safety glasses, specialized goggles, prescription protective eyewear, or over-glasses goggles, wearing protective glasses in pickleball is an investment in your well-being and a contribution to the safety culture of the sport. It's a small action that can have a significant impact, setting an example for fellow players and ensuring that everyone can enjoy the game without the looming threat of eye injuries.
Lizl's expertise as a physical therapist and her experience as a high-level athlete allows her to understand athletes' physical and mental demands. Lizl sheds light on the most common injuries associated with pickleball and advice to prevent these.
According to the USA Pickleball Association, pretty much every joint from shoulder down can be injured while playing, and the best way to avoid this is a good warm-up. If these common injuries do happen while playing pickleball, what do you do about it?
Is pickleball elbow pain sidelining your game? Discover what causes this common pickleball injury, how our advanced Body Helix compression sleeves are engineered to reduce discomfort and inflammation, and how they can accelerate your recovery to get you back on the court stronger and faster.
