Pickleball Therapy Special Episode - Largest Ever Pickleball Injury Study - Find out more and get involved
Jul 23, 2024
Ted Yam, a physical therapist and clinical director at Peak Sport and Spine in St. Louis, dives into the pressing issue of pickleball injuries. He discusses a comprehensive survey designed to gather player data, emphasizing the need for reliable information to enhance player safety. Yam highlights trends in injuries, the health benefits of pickleball, and the collaborative efforts for injury prevention. With a goal of engaging over 2,000 participants, he encourages listeners to help spread the word about this vital research.
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Emergency Room Data Misleads Injury Rates
- Emergency room data overstates pickleball danger because it misses unreported injuries and growth in participation.
- Surveying players directly gives a more accurate injury picture and context for rising claims.
Survey Includes Health And Mental Metrics
- The team broadened the survey to include general health and mental-health items, not just injuries.
- This allows planning randomized trials to test injury prevention and measure pickleball's health benefits.
Host's Longstanding Pickleball Experience
- Tony Roig shares anecdotally that pickleball's impact on players is pervasive from his eight years playing and six years coaching.
- He expects the survey will validate widespread player injuries and issues.