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Elbows, wrists, backs, and tendons — everything else that aches after a long rally.
Professional athletes swear by hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Dr. Engasser explains what pressurized oxygen actually does, why the evidence for common pickleball injuries is thin, why Medicare won't pay for it, and what to do instead.
Read MorePower, control, weight, and the search for a happier forearm. Dr. Engasser examines paddle weight, swing weight, thickness, vibration, and grip size through an orthopedic lens — and explains why the best test isn't three swings in a store but an hour of actual play.
Read MoreYour knee hurts, but could the problem actually be your hip? Or could that aching hip and painful leg be coming from your lower back? Dr. Engasser explains referred pain, hip arthritis, spinal stenosis, and why finding the true source of pain is essential before considering injections or surgery.
Read MoreCortisone shots can relieve pain quickly. PRP promises to harness the body's healing response—but often at a substantial cost. Which works better for arthritis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff problems, and other common pickleball injuries? Dr. Engasser explains the benefits, risks, tendon rupture concerns, and costs of each treatment.
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