Hanks June, Myers Betsy
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA.
J Funct Morphol Kinesiol. 2025 Jun 28;10(3):247. doi: 10.3390/jfmk10030247.
With the increasing popularity of pickleball (PB) has come an increase in upper extremity (UE) injury. This study examines the relationship between PB-related UE injury and player characteristics, typical weekly playing behavior, grip tightness, and stretching or strengthening exercise among recreational PB players. Players at least 18 years of age who played PB for at least six months were recruited to complete an anonymous online survey. Among the 253 participants, 41% reported at least one UE injury: 10% acute and 37.5% chronic. Chi-square analysis (α = 0.05) was used to determine between group differences. The risk of UE injury was 1.51 to 1.53 times higher among individuals who played longer or more frequent sessions or played on consecutive days. Acute injury was more likely in those who played >two hours at a time, on consecutive days, or maintained a tight baseline grip-with relative risks of 2.38, 4.97, and 2.67, respectively. Chronic injury was more common in those who played >two years, at higher skill level, or >six hours a week. No difference in UE injury and sex, strengthening, or stretching was found. The risk of UE injury was higher for those who play longer, more frequently, or on consecutive days. Additionally, acute injury was more likely when using a tight grip for baseline shots and chronic injury was more common among those who played more years, at a higher skill level, or greater playing volume.
随着匹克球（PB）越来越受欢迎，上肢（UE）损伤也有所增加。本研究探讨了休闲匹克球玩家中与匹克球相关的上肢损伤与球员特征、典型的每周打球行为、握力紧度以及伸展或强化锻炼之间的关系。招募了年龄至少18岁且玩匹克球至少六个月的球员来完成一项匿名在线调查。在253名参与者中，41%报告至少有一次上肢损伤：10%为急性损伤，37.5%为慢性损伤。采用卡方分析（α = 0.05）来确定组间差异。打球时间更长、次数更频繁或连续几天打球的个体发生上肢损伤的风险要高1.51至1.53倍。一次打球超过两小时、连续几天打球或基线握力紧的人更容易发生急性损伤，相对风险分别为2.38、4.97和2.67。慢性损伤在打球超过两年、技术水平较高或每周打球超过六小时的人中更为常见。在上肢损伤与性别、强化锻炼或伸展锻炼方面未发现差异。打球时间更长、更频繁或连续几天打球的人发生上肢损伤的风险更高。此外，在进行底线击球时使用紧握力更容易发生急性损伤，而慢性损伤在打球年限更长、技术水平更高或打球量更大的人中更为常见。
