Are you padel safe? 🎾
We've seen a 127% increase in ankle and knee injuries from padel in the last 8 months. The sport's growing faster than people's preparation.
Here's what's landing players in our clinic:
The most common mistake? Going from zero to three sessions a week. Your tendons adapt slower than your enthusiasm. Start with once weekly, build gradually.
Your shoes matter. Running trainers don't cut it. Padel-specific shoes with proper lateral support aren't optional - they're injury prevention. Worn tread = higher ankle sprain risk.
That overhead smash? It's causing more shoulder and back problems than anything else. If it hurts, get it checked before it becomes chronic.
Warm up properly. 5 minutes of gentle hitting isn't enough. You need 10-15 minutes of dynamic movement prep - your body will thank you.
Listen to your body. Sharp pain during play means stop, not push through. Pain 24-48 hours after playing means you've overdone it. Fatigue in the last 15 minutes of a session is when most injuries happen.
The good news? Most of these injuries are completely preventable with proper preparation, progressive loading, and movement assessment.
Starting padel or already playing through niggles? Don't become part of the statistic. Book a movement assessment or DM us for advice. Let's get you playing safely and sustainably.
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