Relieve Shoulder Pain: How Physical Therapy Can Help with Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder pain holding you back? You may be dealing with shoulder impingement, a common condition that affects the rotator cuff and surrounding soft tissues.
Pickleball Injuries on the Rise: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Recover and Get Back on the Court
If you’ve found yourself sidelined from pickleball due to pain or injury, physical therapy can help you return stronger and prevent future setbacks.
Common Pickleball Injuries We Treat
At Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, we’ve seen a rise in patients with injuries related to pickleball. Some of the most common conditions include:
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Rotator Cuff Strains and Tears – From overuse or sudden swings
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) – Despite the name, it’s very common in pickleball
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Knee Injuries – Including meniscus irritation and ligament strains from quick pivots
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Achilles Tendonitis – Caused by repetitive jumping or quick directional changes
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Lower Back Strain – Often from poor core stability or bending awkwardly for the ball
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Ankle Sprains – A common risk in fast-paced games on hard surfaces
Why Physical Therapy is Key to Recovery
Whether you’re dealing with a minor strain or a more serious injury, physical therapy offers a targeted and non-invasive solution to help you heal and get back to playing:
✅ Pain Relief Without Medication
Our therapists use hands-on techniques, modalities (like electrical stimulation), and therapeutic exercises to reduce inflammation and pain, without relying on painkillers.
✅ Faster Recovery
We build personalized recovery programs that focus on restoring mobility, strength, and flexibility, helping you heal faster and avoid further injury.
✅ Performance-Driven Rehab
We don’t just want you to recover—we want you to return to the court stronger. We address movement patterns, agility, balance, and sports-specific drills to boost your performance.
✅ Injury Prevention
We’ll identify underlying biomechanical issues that may have contributed to your injury and teach you corrective exercises and warm-up routines to help prevent it from happening again.
Specialized Care for Pickleball Players
At Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, our team understands the unique demands pickleball puts on the body. With locations in Olney, Rockville, Greenbelt, Riverdale, Bowie, and Glen Burnie, Maryland, we’re equipped to help recreational players and competitive athletes recover efficiently and safely.
Whether you’re dealing with shoulder pain, knee instability, or general soreness that won’t go away—our expert therapists are here to help.
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