Padel Injury Prevention

Definition

Injury prevention in padel involves proper warm-up, appropriate conditioning, correct technique, adequate recovery, and listening to body signals. Common padel injuries include ankle sprains (lateral movements), shoulder issues (overhead shots), knee problems (quick directional changes), and wrist strains. Prevention strategies include strengthening exercises targeting vulnerable areas, proper footwear, appropriate equipment fit, gradual training progression, and flexibility work. Most injuries are preventable through sensible training practices. When pain develops, rest and proper diagnosis prevent minor issues from becoming chronic problems.