Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Pickleball Injuries Rising Worldwide as Sport Gains Popularity
Pickleball is becoming popular, but more people are getting hurt playing it.
Doctors say many players don't realize how much the sport asks of their bodies.
There are quick movements, like going sideways or running forward and backward.
These actions can cause muscle strains and other injuries.
Clinics in Singapore have seen twice as many pickleball-related injuries this year.
The same trend is observed in the United States, where the sport originated.
Common injuries include muscle strains, ankle sprains, and eye injuries.
The doctor explained that these movements can catch players off guard, leading to falls and injuries.
Pickleball is identified as an injury-prone sport.
Injuries include elbow strains, ankle sprains, and eye injuries.
Injury rates are rising in the US and Singapore.
Clinics in Singapore have seen a doubling of pickleball-related injuries.
Players may underestimate the physical demands.
- Who
- Pickleball players and medical professionals.
- What
- A rise in pickleball-related injuries.
- When
- Reported increase in injuries this year.
- Where
- Singapore and the United States.
- Why
- Players underestimating the sport's physical demands, and the movements involved.
- Common Injuries
- Muscle strains, ankle sprains, eye trauma
- Location with Rising Injuries
- Singapore, United States
- Key Contributing Factor
- Players underestimating physical demands
- Specific Movements
- Sudden side-to-side, forward and backward play