Treating Osteoporosis Through Pickleball

Improves Wrist Strength

Pickleball involves lots of weight-bearing on the wrist as players hold paddles and hit the ball. The sport also incorporates quick flexing and extension motions of the wrist to control the paddle and ball movement across the net. In this manner, pickleball improves wrist strength, particularly when practiced regularly. Since the wrist is one of the most common areas for fracture in osteoporosis patients, this sport may be particularly helpful in reducing that risk. Patients concerned about their wrist health or who notice a loss of strength in their hands or wrists, including an inability to pick up everyday objects, should visit their healthcare provider for an evaluation. This is especially important as some wrist injuries and small fractures may not be immediately apparent to the patient. Wrist splints and physical therapy may help those with wrist weakness or injuries to continue playing pickleball and similar activities.

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