Most people just hop on the court and play, failing to take a few minutes on a pre-game warmup. A few minutes preparing your body can go along way in preventing pickleball injures. Professional's Angelo Marsella, Director of AT Services, demonstrates 10 warm-up tips and strengthening exercises for few body parts most susceptible to injury.
1. Knee: Multi-Angle Knee Lunges
2. Ankle: Eccentric Heel Raises
3. Ankle: Star Drill (Clock Drill)
4. Shoulder: Small Arm Circles
5. Shoulder: Big Arm Circles
6. Shoulder: Posterior Cap Stretch
7. Shoulder: Terrible 5s
8. Elbow: Prayer Stretch
9. Elbow: Reverse Prayer Stretch
10. Elbow: Fist Squeeze & Release
If you are feeling pain or discomfort, please stop and see a licensed physical therapist.
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