Pickleball Is America's Fastest-Growing Sport – But Is It Also The Most Dangerous? Report Shows It Could Cost US $500 Million In Medical Expenses - eviltoast
Pickleball, a fusion of tennis, badminton and table tennis, has gained recognition as the fastest-growing recreational sport in the United States since 2019, and its popularity continues to soar on a global scale. The game, played on a smaller court with a slower-moving ball compared to tennis, offers people of all age groups the opportunity to engage in a competitive environment. From young families seeking quality time to retirees maintaining an active lifestyle, pickleball has become a favore

Pickleball, a fusion of tennis, badminton and table tennis, has gained recognition as the fastest-growing recreational sport in the United States since 2019, and its popularity continues to soar on a global scale.

  • MicroWave@lemmy.worldOP
    14·
    1 year ago

    The escalating frequency of pickleball injuries has brought concerns about the safety of the popular sport to the forefront. A recent study revealed that approximately 90% of reported cases affected people 50 and older, with sprains and fractures making up nearly half of the injuries.

      • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
        02·
        1 year ago

        Also Medicare pays for anything so these people get way more services than they really need most the time as well.

    • GenericUsername28@lemmynsfw.com
      161·
      1 year ago

      It’s hard for me to believe the benefits of the increase in exercise are outweighed by the risks of injury. I’d be quite surprised if pickleball didn’t reduce the total cost of medical care.

      • FormlessMartian@lemmy.world
        29·
        1 year ago

        Matthew Lazinski from the University of South Florida School of Physical Therapy & Rehab Sciences, reflecting on the rise in pickleball injuries witnessed in the clinic, emphasizes the potential risks associated with the sport. He asserts that the surge in injuries can be attributed to people embracing an active lifestyle. He said the advantages gained from exercise outweigh the associated costs.

        It’s right there in the article.