Touhey Daniel C, Bozorgmehr Christopher K, Tartibi Darius S, Smith Matthew V, Knapik Derrick M
Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University Orthopaedics, St. Louis, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Sep 22;16(9):e69950. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69950. eCollection 2024 Sep.
The popularity of pickleball has rapidly increased in the United States, with over 48 million adult participants in recent years, leading to a growing need to better understand injuries exclusive to pickleball. Pickleball-related injuries are predominantly musculoskeletal, most commonly sprains and strains to the upper and lower extremities. Sport-specific variables, including sporting equipment, playing conditions, and proper technique may be utilized to guide clinicians in injury management and preventative treatment. Future research is warranted to better direct care for pickleball athletes with a focus on the aging population.
匹克球在美国的受欢迎程度迅速上升，近年来有超过4800万成年参与者，这导致越来越需要更好地了解匹克球特有的损伤。与匹克球相关的损伤主要是肌肉骨骼方面的，最常见的是上肢和下肢的扭伤和拉伤。特定运动变量，包括运动装备、比赛条件和正确技术，可用于指导临床医生进行损伤管理和预防性治疗。有必要进行未来研究，以便更好地指导对匹克球运动员的护理，尤其关注老年人群体。
