In today's column, we will focus on preventing injury to the padel. In recent years, the padel has attracted many followers, and has quickly become the sport of fashion for all the advantages that we know of it. But like all sports, the padel to its disadvantages: injuries.

Tips to prevent injuries

  1. Warming up is important. Warm up five or ten minutes before a game. It can be as simple as running in the field. Just do some exercises that will wake up your muscles so that they are ready when the game starts, and the effort is intense.
  1. hydration. Drink regular water or energy drinks. Do not just drink when thirsty, but before, during, and after exercise to avoid cramps and numbness.
  1. Use adapted shoes. Sports shoes for padel need good support to avoid ankle injuries. If you have weak ankles, you can use two socks or one ankle support.
  1. Change your overgrip. To avoid the appearance of blisters and / or blisters on the hands, dry the handle by pouring talc or sawdust on it. Changing your grip and / or your overgrip will allow you to keep a good grip of your racket, and thus prevent tennis elbow.
  1. Take care of his back.When performing a smash, do not arch your back unnecessarily. The right position is to bend the knees, and to raise the ankles. This way, the weight of your body will be almost in balance, and your arm will be better able to pass, and thus you will have a more powerful smash.
  1. Beware of jumps. Avoid falling on the back of the foot, or with the weight of the body going on the back. This can cause Achilles tendon, knee, etc. injuries.
  1. Always have a backup kit. It is important to have a first aid kit in your bag. padel, and know how to use it.
  1. Do not forget the stretching. After the match, spend approximately 10 minutes on a general stretching of the body's muscles to avoid contractures and body aches.
Alexis Dutour

Alexis Dutour is passionate about padel. With his training in communication and marketing, he puts his skills at the service of padel to offer us articles that are always very interesting.

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