Medically Reviewed by
DR. MIR JAWAD ZAR KHANMBBS, MS - Orthopedic
M.CH-(Ortho) Joint
Replacement surgeon
The fastest growing sport in the city is also sending a new wave of players to the orthopedic clinic. Here is how to play without paying for it.
Pickleball has taken off across India's cities, and Hyderabad is no exception, with new courts and clubs appearing fast. It is social, fun and easy to start, which is exactly why orthopedic clinics are now seeing a steady stream of pickleball injuries. Many new players are adults who have not been very active for years, then suddenly throw themselves into quick stops, lunges, twists and overhead shots. The result is a predictable set of knee, ankle and shoulder injuries. The good news is that most are preventable, and all are treatable.
This guide, from the team of Dr. Mir Jawad Zar Khan, a sports injury specialist with over 26 years of experience and an international fellowship from Munich, Germany, covers the common pickleball injuries, how to prevent them, and how they are treated. Whether you are in Hyderabad or anywhere in India, here is how to stay on the court.
Injured on the pickleball court? Get back in the game safely. Book a consultation with Dr. Jawad. Call 9989635555.
The Most Common Pickleball Injuries
How to Prevent Pickleball Injuries
How Pickleball Injuries Are Treated
Most pickleball injuries respond to rest, ice, physiotherapy and a guided return to play. A sprained ankle or strained muscle usually heals well with the right rehabilitation. Where there is a ligament or cartilage injury, modern treatment is minimally invasive. A torn ACL or meniscus can be repaired through keyhole arthroscopy and sports injury treatment in Hyderabad , and procedures such as ACL reconstruction surgery in Hyderabad restore full stability so you return to sport with confidence. Elbow and shoulder overuse injuries are treated through our elbow pain treatment in Hyderabad and shoulder pain treatment in Hyderabad services, while ankle and foot injuries are covered on our foot and ankle pain treatment in Hyderabad page.
Play on, pain free. Book an assessment with Dr. Jawad at Germanten Hospitals, Attapur, Hyderabad today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common pickleball injuries?
Ankle sprains, knee injuries including ligament and meniscus tears, rotator cuff shoulder problems, tennis elbow, calf and Achilles strains, and falls that can cause wrist fractures.
Why is pickleball causing so many injuries?
Many new players are adults returning to activity after years, then performing quick stops, lunges and overhead shots without conditioning or warm up, which leads to predictable injuries.
How can I avoid getting injured playing pickleball?
Warm up before play, build up gradually, strengthen your legs and core, wear supportive court shoes, and rest any joint that starts to hurt rather than playing through pain.
Do pickleball knee injuries need surgery?
Many do not and heal with physiotherapy. A torn ACL or meniscus may need keyhole surgery, which is minimally invasive and allows a confident return to sport.
Which doctor treats sports injuries in Hyderabad?
An orthopedic and sports injury specialist. Dr. Jawad at Germanten Hospitals treats pickleball and racket-sport injuries from physiotherapy through to keyhole surgery, with over 26 years of experience.
DR. MIR JAWAD ZAR KHAN
MBBS, MS - Orthopedic, M.CH-(Ortho) Joint Replacement Surgeon
As the visionary Chairman and Managing Director of Germanten Hospitals, Hyderabad, Dr. Mir Jawad Zar Khan brings over two decades of surgical leadership to the field. He is dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based treatments, advanced robotic technology, and a commitment to patient quality of life.
