Pickleball Injuries and Rehabilitation: What Physical Therapists Should Know

Pickleball participation is growing rapidly, and with it, unique injury patterns are emerging across all ages and skill levels.

In Part 2 of this two-part APTA Orthopedics podcast series, host Dhinu Jayaseelan is joined by Dr. Eric Hegedus to discuss common pickleball injuries, how to diagnose them, and strategies for rehabilitation and prevention.

This episode explores load management, footwork and positioning, upper and lower extremity injuries, eye protection, dual-tasking, plyometrics, and sport-specific rehabilitation considerations. Clinicians will gain practical insights for helping patients return to sport safely, reduce injury risk, and optimize performance—whether they’re beginners or competitive players.

???? Part 1 covers pickleball participation, movement patterns, skill development, training, and early risk factors.