Pickleball Boom: How Physical Therapy Keeps You in the Game

Pickleball has exploded in popularity across the country—and Morris County, NJ, is no exception. The sport combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, making it fun and accessible for all ages. But with the rise in play, we’ve also seen a rise in injuries. At PAR 5 Physical Therapy, we regularly help pickleball players recover from and prevent the aches that come with the game.

Common Pickleball Injuries

Because pickleball involves quick stops, lunges, and rotational movements, players often experience:

  • Knee pain from sudden direction changes.

  • Shoulder pain from repetitive overhead shots.

  • Elbow pain (similar to tennis elbow).

  • Ankle sprains from court movement.

  • Low back pain from twisting and bending.

How Physical Therapy Helps Pickleball Players

Injury recovery: Manual therapy techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and dry needling relieve pain and restore function.

Strength & stability training: Targeted exercises protect the knees, hips, and shoulders.

Mobility work: Improving hip and thoracic spine mobility helps players rotate without strain.

Performance enhancement: We teach movement efficiency so you can react quicker and hit harder without injury.

Stay on the Court Longer

Pickleball is supposed to be fun—not painful. If you’re feeling aches every time you step onto the court, don’t wait until they sideline you. A PT evaluation can uncover the real cause and get you back to playing confidently.

PAR 5 Physical Therapy specializes in helping active individuals in Morris County, NJ, get back to exercising and working out pain-free without taking time off or relying on injections or pain medication. PAR5PT offers physical therapy and performance services to all populations, with specialties in Orthopedics, Golf Fitness Training and Rehab, Manual Therapy Techniques, and Wellness Services.

If you have questions about anything, big or small, just call or text 973-490-4955.

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