In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Doug Allen, a certified athletic trainer at AdventHealth, joined Ryan DeVos, co-owner and general manager of Orlando’s Major League Pickleball team, the Orlando Squeeze, to talk pickleball — its rise to fame, tips for playing safely and what’s next for the sport in Central Florida.
Since Major League Pickleball’s founding in 2021, the sport has grown to approximately two dozen teams across the U.S. and even more amateur players in recent days. Naturally, injuries have increased and 90% of emergency room visits related to pickleball involve players who are 50 years of age or older.
Tune in to this podcast episode to hear more about:
· Pickleball’s rise to fame
· What first-time pickleball players should know
· Common injuries and how to prevent them
· Goals for the Orlando Squeeze
· Advice for becoming a professional pickleball player
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