Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide, but with its rise comes an increase in pickleball injuries. From Achilles tendon strains to patellofemoral knee pain, physical therapists are seeing a surge of patients affected by the sport’s specific demands. Understanding how and why these injuries occur can help PTs prevent them, guide rehabilitation, and safely return athletes to play. Why Pickleball Injuries Are Becoming More Common Although often considered low