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What is a injury-prevention-padel in padel?
A proactive approach to training and recovery that reduces the frequency and severity of padel injuries
Definition
A proactive approach to training and recovery that reduces the frequency and severity of padel injuries. Common padel injuries — tennis elbow, rotator cuff strains, ankle sprains, and knee pain — are largely preventable with correct technique and structured conditioning.
Common questions
What are the most common padel injuries?
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), rotator cuff tendinopathy, ankle sprains from court pivots, and patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) from repeated split-steps.
How do I prevent tennis elbow in padel?
Strengthen forearm extensors and flexors with light eccentric exercises, use correct grip size, and avoid over-gripping the racket on defensive blocks.