Padel Injuries: Prevention and Recovery Guide

Common Padel Injuries

Padel is relatively low-impact, but injuries can occur. Understanding them helps prevention.

Ankle Sprains

The most common injury. Prevention: proper shoes with lateral support, warm up, strengthen ankles.

Tennis Elbow

Caused by repetitive wrist and forearm motions. Prevention: proper grip size, appropriate racket weight, good technique.

Shoulder Injuries

Overhead shots stress the rotator cuff. Prevention: warm up shoulders, strengthen rotator cuff muscles.

Knee Pain

Start-stop nature stresses knees. Prevention: strengthen quads and hamstrings, wear cushioned shoes.

Lower Back Pain

Twisting motions can aggravate the lower back. Prevention: strengthen your core.

General Prevention

Always warm up 10 minutes before playing. Stay hydrated. Don't play through pain. Cross-train.

When to See a Doctor

If pain persists beyond 48 hours, if you experience sudden sharp pain, or if swelling doesn't respond to ice.