Injuries and Return to Play in Elite Pickleball Players: A Review of the Professional Pickleball Association Tour

Key Points

• The aim is to summarize the injury patterns and return to play strategies for elite pickleball players.
• Reviewed existing literature on injuries in professional pickleball players.
• Analyzed data on injury types and recovery times.
• Examined medical monitoring practices during the Professional Pickleball Association Tour.
• Identified common injuries among elite pickleball players.
• Outlined recommended strategies for injury prevention and recovery.
• Highlighted the importance of medical monitoring for performance and safety.