Padel Is Breaking More Players Than You Think

Padel is often seen as an easy, low-impact sport, but injury rates tell a different story.

As padel grows rapidly around the world, more and more players are picking it up later in life, often after years away from regular sport. In this video, we take a deep look at the most common padel injuries, why they happen, and why recreational and new players are especially at risk.

Using real injury data, player behaviour trends, and insights from the biomechanics of padel, we break down:
• The most common padel injuries (elbow, knee, shoulder, calf, Achilles)
• Why padel’s movement patterns are tougher on the body than they look
• How volume spikes and poor preparation increase injury risk
• Why many injuries happen to players returning to sport in their 30s, 40s and 50s
• Practical ways to reduce injury risk and keep playing long-term

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and that’s a great thing. But understanding the physical demands of the game is key if you want to stay healthy, improve, and keep enjoying padel for years to come.

Whether you’re new to padel, coming back after a long break, or already playing multiple times a week, this video will change how you think about the sport.

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