Injury Patterns Vary in Pickleball and Tennis

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An 11-year study finds that pickleball injuries are more often associated with fractures, falls, and hospital admissions than tennis injuries, particularly among older adults. Medscape Medical News

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Injury Patterns Vary in Pickleball and Tennis
An 11-year study finds that pickleball injuries are more often associated with fractures, falls, and hospital admissions than tennis injuries, particularly among older adults. Medscape Medical News

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