#533. 4 Science-Backed Steps to Prevent Pickleball Injuries

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Did you know pickleball injuries cost Americans $377 million last year, with costs projected to reach half a billion dollars this year? In this episode, I reveal four evidence-based strategies to keep you on the court.

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Quotable moments:

"If you microwave the process, expect a microwave product - you will get injured." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Pickleball is not dangerous - but if you don't do the basics, you can expect to get injured." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Your muscles are just a dumb piece of meat - the nervous system tells them when and how to contract." - Dr. Erik Korem

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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