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Are pickleball injuries rising? A shoulder surgeon's perspective
A University of Rochester surgeon says injuries have increased in proportion to participation, and recommends conditioning, a lesson and a warm-up.

A University of Rochester surgeon says injuries have increased in proportion to participation, and recommends conditioning, a lesson and a warm-up.

Christopher Wu, MD, told the AMA that beginners should get medical clearance if they have heart or lung issues, ramp up slowly and avoid soft-soled running shoes.

Yale Medicine sports doctors say warm up for five to ten minutes, ease into play and rest when tired. Here are the common injuries and the prevention steps.