The results are in! What’s causing the most pain while you play pickleball?

We asked, and you answered! After hundreds of survey responses, here are the top 3 areas causing your pickleball pain—and how to fix it:

1. Knee Pain (37%)

   Knees feeling creaky after a match? Join the club. This is often due to the quick lateral movements and repetitive impacts of the game. Build knee resilience and reduce soreness with this Knee Pain Guide.

2. Hip Pain (21%)

   Stiff hips holding you back? Poor hip mobility can limit your range of motion and cause discomfort. Improve your hip mobility with this quick and effective hip mobility routine.

3. Elbow Pain (15%)

   “Pickleball elbow” is real, and it’s a game-breaker. Don’t let it sideline you—get the Ultimate Guide to Fixing Pickleball Elbow to stay pain-free.

Keep these resources handy so you can play pain-free and enjoy every match!

🧐 Did you know?

Research shows that sleeping less than 8 hours increases your risk of sport-related injuries by 70%!

That’s right—lack of sleep not only drains your energy but also delays muscle recovery and raises your risk of getting hurt on the pickleball court.

That doesn’t mean you should avoid the courts if you didn’t get your 8 hours…a quick 20-30 minute nap can do the trick!

Short naps help reduce fatigue, speed up muscle recovery, and keep you sharp without messing with your nightly sleep schedule.

Want to learn more about how naps can pull you out of sleep debt? On the Blueprint podcast, Dr. Cathy Goldstein and Dr. Erik Korem discuss how strategic naps can be your performance superpower!

Click here to listen to the full episode.

“The off-season is where the real game begins. That’s where champions are built.” 

- Serena Williams

Want to dominate on the court next year? It all starts with an off-season training plan designed just for you.

With NFL & Olympic-level coaches Pratik Patel and Dr. Erik Korem leading the way, the 12-Week Ultimate Pickleball Off-Season Program is tailored to your unique goals and abilities, featuring:

• Strength Training

• Speed & Power Development

• Court-Specific Conditioning

• Recovery Nutrition & Recipes

• Expert Guidance & Accountability

Backed by science, tested by athletes, and designed specifically for pickleball, this program is truly the first of its kind!

Curious how this program works? Meet your coaches and get all your questions answered at the FREE live webinar on December 18th @ 7pm CT. Register now!

Part one of a new podcast series on pickleball conditioning just dropped... if you want to outlast your opponents on the court, you won’t want to miss this!

Dr. Erik Korem breaks down the science behind conditioning and reveals why most players are training incorrectly!

In part one of this series, you’ll learn

• Why traditional conditioning methods might be hurting your pickleball performance

• How three distinct energy systems power your gameplay differently

• The hidden connection between skill development and physical conditioning

• The critical mistake singles players make in their training approach

• Why some players gas out while others maintain intensity