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It’s Not Your Joints. It’s Your System.
The Injury Myth in Picklebal
pete sharp
September 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
You don’t need another stretch.You need a different operating system. Longevity on the court isn’t about finding the perfect warm-up. The truth? And they’re a sign your system—your body, your habits, your prep—is out of alignment. |  |
The biggest myth in senior rec sports is this:
“Getting older means getting hurt more often.”
But ask any sports physician and they’ll tell you:
That’s lazy thinking.
Surgeons don’t hope their hands will hold steady.
Pilots don’t hope they’ll stay sharp at 30,000 feet.
They train their systems so mistakes don’t happen in the first place.
Pickleball is no different.
If you want your joints, tendons, and energy to last—you don’t need to do more.
You need to do the right things consistently.
The right pre-game routine
The right recovery habits
The right joint-friendly techniques
The right warning signs to watch for
That’s the real secret to staying on the court for years—not months.
Every day, new players show up at clinics thinking more playtime = more progress.
But the hard truth? More playtime = more injuries when you’re not prepared.
That’s why I built The Injury Prevention Playbook for Senior Pickleballers.
It’s not another set of generic stretches—it’s a system.
✅ Pre & post-game routines you can do in 10 minutes
✅ Joint-friendly adjustments for aging bodies
✅ The 5 injury warning signs seniors should never ignore
✅ How to play confidently even with arthritis or past injuries
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The Future of Pickleball Isn’t Faster. It’s Smarter.This isn’t guesswork.
It’s the same framework I teach in my in-person lessons—packaged so you can use it before every game.
You don’t have to slow down.
You don’t have to play scared.
You just have to play smarter.
Stay in the game,
Coach Pete
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