ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Effect of a Multi-Faceted Training Program on Falls in Senior Pickleball Players.
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- Emerging sports as public health infrastructure: policy transfer lessons from US pickleball to China.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
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objectivesOver half of older adults who play pickleball report falling during play, yet little is known regarding the ability of training programs to reduce the incidence of falls or fear of falling (FOF). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a multi-faceted training program for senior pickleball players who reported falling while playing pickleball or self-limiting play due to FOF.
methodsThis cohort study included 12 participants in the training group (TG) and 17 in the control group (CG) who were at least 55 years of age, regularly played pickleball, and reported falling while playing or limiting play due to FOF. Hip abduction strength, change in direction (COD), and agility were assessed. Participants completed a survey regarding fall history and FOF. The TG participated in a 10-week program focused on strength, balance, COD, and agility.
resultsAt baseline, there were no between-group differences except that the CG participated in walking for exercise more often than the TG. The strength analysis showed no significant main effects of time or group, but there was a significant Group × Time interaction, F(1, 25) = 14.86,
conclusionsA multi-faceted training program can effectively reduce FOF and improve physical performance in senior pickleball players.
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