Pergolizzi Joseph, Matera Jeri, LeQuang Jo Ann K
Pain Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, NEMA Research, Inc., Naples, USA.
Pharmacology, NEMA Research, Inc., Naples, USA.
Cureus. 2023 Dec 4;15(12):e49909. doi: 10.7759/cureus.49909. eCollection 2023 Dec.
The sudden and enormous popularity of pickleball has included a surprising and large contingent of geriatric players. Similar to tennis and badminton, pickleball is a game with a short learning curve that offers low-impact cardiovascular benefits. Unlike tennis, most injuries in pickleball are sustained by older rather than younger players. In fact, pickleball-related injuries increase with increasing age. Such injuries include strains, sprains, joint pain, falls, and fractures. The most affected joints are the wrists, shoulders, knees, and ankles. Clinicians can advise their older pickleball patients on strategies and tips to minimize the risk of injury. This may be particularly important because many older individuals playing pickleball today were previously sedentary. Older people may be attracted to pickleball because it is an inclusive sport with a high socialization factor. Nevertheless, pickleball can deliver an excellent cardiovascular workout and it may be an example of a successful way to promote exercise among older people and those who resist exercise.
匹克球运动的突然且极大流行，吸引了数量惊人的老年球员群体。与网球和羽毛球类似，匹克球是一项学习曲线短、能带来低强度心血管益处的运动。与网球不同，匹克球运动中的大多数伤病发生在老年球员而非年轻球员身上。事实上，与匹克球相关的伤病会随着年龄增长而增加。此类伤病包括拉伤、扭伤、关节疼痛、摔倒和骨折。受影响最严重的关节是手腕、肩膀、膝盖和脚踝。临床医生可以就降低受伤风险的策略和小贴士向老年匹克球患者提供建议。这可能尤为重要，因为如今许多打匹克球的老年人以前久坐不动。老年人可能被匹克球吸引，是因为它是一项社交性强的包容性运动。尽管如此，匹克球能带来出色的心血管锻炼效果，它可能是促进老年人及抗拒运动者锻炼的成功范例。
