Padel Injuries
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Padel injuries
Padel is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It’s fun, competitive, and a fantastic way to stay active but just like any sport, it puts repeated stress on the body.
The quick sprints, sudden pivots, overhead smashes, and constant change of direction can often lead to a range of common injuries. At our clinic, we regularly see both casual and competitive padel players, helping them recover from and prevent these issues. Below are some of the most frequent padel-related injuries we treat every week
Common Injuries Associated With Padel
Padel is an exhilarating sport that demands explosive movements, quick directional changes, and powerful shots. However, the repetitive nature and high-intensity demands of the game place significant stress on multiple areas of the body—from your shoulders all the way down to your ankles.
This guide breaks down the most common injuries padel players experience, highlighting which body parts are vulnerable and what you can do about them. Use the interactive anatomy map to explore each injury zone and discover proven treatment strategies.
Shoulder Impingement / Rotator Cuff
Overhead smashes and repeated serves strain the rotator cuff, causing tendons to be pinched inside the joint. This leads to sharp pain when lifting the arm or serving. Partial tears may occur in severe cases.
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
An overuse injury caused by repetitive backhand strokes. Tendons on the outside of the elbow become inflamed or torn, causing pain that radiates down the forearm. Often worsens when gripping the racket or lifting objects.
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Similar to tennis elbow but on the inside of the elbow. Caused by repetitive forehand shots and smashes straining the flexor tendons. Pain increases when gripping tightly, twisting the wrist, or serving with force.
Wrist Sprains / Tendonitis
Frequent volleys, sudden ball impacts, and awkward grips overload the wrist tendons. This leads to swelling, pain, and reduced grip strength — often worsened by twisting motions or repetitive rallies.
Abdominal / Oblique Strains
Twisting serves and overhead smashes can overstretch the abdominal and oblique muscles, causing sharp pain along the side or front of the stomach — worsened by rotation, coughing, or stretching.
Lower Back Strain
Constant trunk rotation and bending to retrieve low balls overloads the lower back muscles, leading to stiffness, spasms, or sharp pain after play. Poor core stability significantly increases the risk.
Knee Pain (Patellar Tendonitis / Meniscus)
Constant lunging, squatting, and twisting stresses the knees. Patellar tendonitis causes pain just below the kneecap, while meniscus injuries result in swelling, clicking, and difficulty bending or straightening the knee.
Calf Strains
Explosive pushes off the court surface and sudden stops can cause tightness or tearing in the calf muscles. Common after rapid direction changes or aggressive baseline play.
Ankle Sprains
One of the most common acute padel injuries. Quick sprints, pivots, or awkward landings after a jump can overstretch or tear the ankle ligaments, causing swelling, bruising, and instability when changing direction.
Achilles Tendonitis
Common in older players, Achilles tendonitis creates stiffness and pain along the back of the heel — especially first thing in the morning or after periods of rest. Aggravated by explosive sprinting and jumping.
Common Injuries
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