You might gravitate to pickleball because it takes less of a toll on your body than sports like tennis. Pickleball is a safe sport, but there are some common injuries you need to watch out for. With a little extra care, you can avoid aches and pains while playing the game you love.

There are 5 injuries that new and seasoned pickleball players alike should be aware of, including:

1. Pickleball elbow
2. Wrist or hip fractures
3. Rotator cuff injury
4. MCL strain or sprain
5. Achilles tendon injury

As the old saying goes, half an ounce of prevention is worth an ounce of cure. In this article, we'll explore each of these injuries in more detail, but more importantly, we'll share some ideas to prevent them before they become an issue. Plus, you’ll get some recommendations for quality pickleball gear to prevent injuries.

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