PICKLEBALL FOOT & ANKLE INJURY

Suffering From Pickleball Foot or Ankle Pain?

Our Expert Sports Medicine Foot & Ankle Doctors Can Help You!

Pickleball has increased in popularity, and because of that, injuries related to this sport are on the rise. Pickleball is played on a small court with paddles and a perforated plastic ball. It calls for a lot of stop-and-start motions and bursts of energy. This increases the risk of injuries like heel pain, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, falls, fractures and Achilles tendon strains. 

Because of the speed and force involved in pickleball games, many players develop plantar fasciitis, which is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the band of tissue on the sole of the foot. Bruising of the heels is common, as are blisters on the feet. Proper footwear is an important way to limit both acute and chronic foot or ankle injuries caused by pickleball.

CUSTOM ORTHOTICS CAN HELP YOU FIND SUPPORT & PAIN RELIEF

Experts have recommended using cross training shoes, rather than running shoes, to improve the stability needed for rapid side-to-side movements. An ankle brace with straps or laces can also be used. It is also a good idea to warm up before starting a pickleball game and to rest if you experience pain. Custom orthotics may be needed for additional support.

FEEL GOOD. PERFORM YOUR BEST

Get Back To Doing What You Love! If you have sustained a sports foot or ankle injury from playing pickleball, the Podiatrists at the Podiatry Group of Annapolis can help.