Physical therapy built for pickleball players
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. — and as more players take the court, more are dealing with the injuries that come with sudden lateral movement, repetitive swinging, and overhead serves. A physical therapist can build a recovery plan that gets you back on the court faster, with a strategy that respects your league schedule and your goals.
Common pickleball injuries we treat
- Pickleball elbow — lateral and medial epicondylitis
- Achilles tendinitis and partial tears
- Rotator cuff strains and shoulder impingement
- Patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee) and meniscus irritation
- Plantar fasciitis from court time and lateral movement
- Calf strains from sudden starts and pivots
- Low back pain from repetitive rotation
- Ankle sprains from lateral cuts
How PT helps pickleball players
Your first visit is an evaluation over video. Your PT asks about your play volume, your league or recreational schedule, what hurts, and what makes it worse. They'll have you move through the patterns that aggravate your symptoms, then build a plan around how you actually play.
Treatment is exercise-driven: progressive loading for tendons, strengthening for joints under stress, mobility work, and targeted return-to-play programming. You'll get clear guidance on what shots to modify, how to manage league play during rehab, and how to ramp back to full intensity safely. Between visits you can message your PT directly if something flares after a tournament or a rough doubles match.
What to expect
First visit is about 60 minutes over a secure video call. Follow-ups are 30–45 minutes. Most pickleball players notice meaningful improvement in 2–4 weeks of consistent work. Your program is built around staying on the court when you safely can — not sitting out a whole season.