Behind the pleasure of playing padel, there is a reality that we sometimes forget: injuries are common in this sport. A study by PubMed has just taken stock of the physical problems linked to the practice of padel. And the figures speak for themselves.

Lots of players, lots of boo-boos

According to the available data, we have identified:

  • 3 injuries every 1000 hours of training
  • 8 injuries every 1000 hours of play

The most affected areas? No surprise:

  • Le elbow, at the top of the list (thanks to the repetitive smashes),
  • Follow the knee,shoulder and lower back.
    These are mainly tendinitis or problems muscle which come back most often.

What if we compare it to tennis?

It's difficult to have a perfect comparison, because there is a lack of such recent and comprehensive studies in other racket sports. But we can still look at some figures from the tennis :

  • A study suggests between 0,05 and 2,9 injuries per player per year,
  • And between 0,04 and 3 injuries per 1000 hours of play.

So if we compare to this data, padel seems a little more accident-proneBut be careful: it's not that simple because each sport has its own specificities.

Conclusion: prevention is better than cure

Although padel may seem "softer" than tennis, the risk of injury should not be overlooked, especially if played regularly. A good a physical training, warm up well, recover well, strengthen your body and work on your technique are essential to limit risks.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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