When participating in any sporting activity, we must take into account two factors that affect our performance, and which can lead to injury. The Padel is no exception, despite the fact that we mostly play on a softer surface than others ...

The first is our own physical condition that we must associate with our day's form, for example after a long day of work. In this case, the sporting performance will not necessarily be at the rendezvous.

The second is conditioned by the state of the terrain, the material we use combined with the demands of the rivals.

Le Padel : one of the hardest sports physically

According to studies carried out in Spain on injuries, the Padel is the sixth most dangerous sport. This study tells us that football is the most dangerous sport (it must also be said that rugby is much less represented than in France), tennis is in third position.

The study shows that the joints are put to the test for a player during a game of Padel. Indeed, the Padel is a movement sport with a plethora of acceleration and deceleration. Here, it is the knees and ankles that are affected. However, the shoulders and elbows are not left out. Ask Fernando Belasteguin and his elbow that has been keeping him off the pitch for some time.

This is a racquet sport, so these last two joints are at the heart of the many injuries that players have. Padel.

On the other hand, in this chronicle, we will turn to an injury that occurs for various reasons, and that is very common among amateur players that is related to the striking technique.

Low back pain: a habit among players of Padel

Le Padel very often involves the spine and in particular this specific area of ​​the lumbar region. This sport requires a lot of flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral rotation. In fact, poor posture can cause this type of injury over time.

The terrain on which we practice this sport can also be the cause of these injuries.

In terms of technique, one of the most important moves in the Padel, often the cause of low back pain, is the smash. Poor posture when typing will inevitably lead to lower back problems over time.

For example, when you want to make a smash, not being clearly on your supports, with too much power, the movement of the arm will be intensified, and the consequence will be a sharp pain in the lumbar region.

The asymmetry in the musculature of the Padel is also a risk factor for back injury. The scientific community is unanimous on this subject, observing that players who have little or no this type of injury have symmetrical muscle development.

To summarize, make sure you are well placed before making a smash with increased power, this is the blow that is most likely to hurt you. Obviously, you must warm up before making this type of shot, and be perfectly sheathed.

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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