Scientific innovations at the service of padel

Padel courts are improving year after year and the time when concrete courts were the norm is gradually fading. However, the discipline remains traumatic for the joints. Two Italian specialists discuss some innovations to limit the risk of injuries.

Break down the gesture

Mauro Testa, biomechanics expert based in Turin in Piedmont, is renowned for having filed several patents in the field of sports innovation. He notably made a major contribution to the making of the athletics track at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, after the athletes suffered numerous injuries during the previous edition in Athens.

His role as a biomechanic has been crucial and his knowledge is also valid for padel. “You have to know the genesis of injuries to prevent them, taking into account the technical gesture, he explains in the columns of the Corriere dello Sport. The human body is a machine that must work in balance. Padel has, like football, many changes of direction that can create trauma for those who are not prepared. As it is practiced by many amateurs, it is necessary to pay attention to the warm-up and perhaps use accessories that would limit trauma ".

Studying the vibrations of the arm

Gnatologist (mandible specialist) and prosthetist, Marco Zilia is a specialist in problems related to mandibular occlusion which causes postural imbalance. His first tip: “If you feel any trouble in your posture, don't neglect it”. He also worked on a tool with the player Marcelo Capitani to study the vibrations of the arm and the loads of the whole body.

“Padel is a beautiful sport but there are many injuries. Among the main ones, there are inflammation of the arm, frequent for the many twists and turns. We need to adopt little remedies to avoid these traumas ”.

Among the innovations for the upper body we can mention the various antivibrators, elbow pads, but especially rackets specially designed to avoid epicondylitis.

Limit lower body injuries

In padel we run, jump, bend and change our support very often. In order to feel as stable as possible, some brands offer innovations that reduce the risk of lower body injuries . Nox launched his first shoes, developed with the podiatrist specialized in high level sport Marta Rueda. The SoXPro brand offers patented socks, which allow you to have an impeccable grip in your shoes and limit the risk of trauma to the ankles or knees, while improving your performance on the court!

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Today's research will be the best allies for the amateur players of tomorrow. Thanks to these scientific advances, the whole practice of racquet sports could quickly be improved in the coming years!