NAPLES, Fla. —
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, is causing a surge in injuries, with emergency room visits increasing nearly 20-fold over the past decade, especially in Florida, where courts are busy year-round.
The sport, which combines elements of ping pong and tennis, has been seen as a safe, joint-friendly alternative to tennis. However, Bill Confer, a physical therapist at HSS at NCH, said that perception is misleading…