Doctors Warn ‘Pickleball is a Drug’

FILE PHOTO: Pickleball Kingdom is bringing a franchise to Austell.
Pickleball Kingdom FILE PHOTO: Pickleball Kingdom is bringing a franchise to Austell. (Hand-out/Pickleball Kingdom Franchising)
By Toni Foxx

Pickleball is booming, with nearly 20 million players in 2024—a 311% increase since 2021—but injuries are on the rise.

Doctors report more Achilles ruptures, torn menisci, and wrist fractures, often from skipping warm-ups or overuse.

Still, players can’t get enough, with one describing the sport as “like a drug” they just can’t quit.

Experts recommend proper warm-ups, court shoes, and safe movement to avoid injuries.

Toni Foxx

Toni Foxx

I’ve been in radio here in Jax, playing country music for a long time, but I’m now trading my cowboy hat in for a lovely tiara & I’m excited to be on Easy 102.9.

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