Pickleball is expected to cost more than $350 million in medical injuries in the US this year

Pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport, is taking a toll on players’ wrists, legs and shoulders. And it’s especially popular with injury-prone seniors, which is driving up the cost burden.

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National story. 9 articles from 8 sources. Updated Jun 27, 2023.

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InsiderLean Left· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball could be responsible for up to $500 million in medical costs this year, one industry watcher says

QuartzLean Left· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball is expected to cost more than $350 million in medical injuries in the US this year

CNNLean Left· Jun 27, 2023· ran in 3 outlets

Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year

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Ran by 1 outlet· CBS News
CBS NewsCenter· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball injuries could cost Americans up to $500 million this year, analysis finds

CBS NewsCenter· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball injuries could cost Americans up to $500 million this year, analysis finds

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WMUR, KTVZ Bend
WMURCenter· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year

KTVZ BendCenter· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year

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New York PostLean Right· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball’s price: Sport may cost US up to $500M in injuries this year

FortuneLean Right· Jun 27, 2023

Pickleball has been a lifeline for seniors, but the sport’s injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year