Pickleball for All Ages: Why Everyone’s Jumping on the Court
Pickleball isn’t just a sport anymore—it’s a full-on craze. From small-town rec centers to trendy city clubs, people of all ages are picking up paddles and jumping in.
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Pickleball is more than a fun way to stay active—pickleball is a passion. Once you start, you can’t stop, at least not until you have to.

It’s easy to play a little too hard when it comes to pickleball. When that happens, you need expert help from a provider who knows exactly how to get you back on the court quickly and safely. You can even avoid another injury with tips and tricks from our doctors locally and nationwide who specialize in pickleball injury treatment.

At Pickleball Doctors, we provide simple and straightforward recommendations based on data, clinical expertise, and experience to keep you conquering on the court.

Our Featured Doctors

Kyle G. Achors, MD

Kyle G. Achors, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Shoulder & Elbow

Paul L. Becker, MD

Paul L. Becker, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Russell A. Betcher, MD

Russell A. Betcher, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Kyle T. Boden, MD

Kyle T. Boden, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Herman G. Botero, DO

Herman G. Botero, DO

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip & Knee Reconstruction & Replacement

William C. Brooks, MD

William C. Brooks, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Douglas N. Calhoun, MD

Douglas N. Calhoun, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hand Surgery

David W. Cooper, MD

David W. Cooper, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hand & Upper Extremity

Michael C. Craig, MD

Michael C. Craig, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Neck, Back & Spine

Mary K. Crowe, DO

Mary K. Crowe, DO

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Foot & Ankle

Austin R. Davidson, MD

Austin R. Davidson, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Foot & Ankle

Brian R. Dilworth, MD

Brian R. Dilworth, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Joint Replacement & Revision

Brian S. Edkin, MD

Brian S. Edkin, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip, Joint Replacement, Joint Revision, Knee

Michael S. Eilerman, MD

Michael S. Eilerman, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip, Joint Replacement, Joint Revision

James A. Engblom, DPM

James A. Engblom, DPM

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Podiatry

W. Randolph Fly, MD

W. Randolph Fly, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Bruce B. Fry, DO

Bruce B. Fry, DO

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Neck, Back & Spine

Andrew P. Harris, MD

Andrew P. Harris, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Elbow, Hand, Wrist

Michael P. Heslin, DO

Michael P. Heslin, DO

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

G. Brian Holloway, MD

G. Brian Holloway, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Shoulder

Andrew M. Holt, MD

Andrew M. Holt, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Robert E. Ivy, MD

Robert E. Ivy, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hand & Upper Extremity

Joshua R. Johnson, MD

Joshua R. Johnson, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Michael J. Kern, MD

Michael J. Kern, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Benjamin J. Kopp, MD

Benjamin J. Kopp, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip, Joint Replacement, Joint Revision, Knee

Amber G. Luhn, MD

Amber G. Luhn, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Michael A. MacKay, MD

Michael A. MacKay, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Joint Replacement & Revision

Luke Madigan, MD

Luke Madigan, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Neck, Back & Spine

Gregory M. Mathien, MD

Gregory M. Mathien, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Michael J. McCollum, MD

Michael J. McCollum, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip, Joint Replacement, Joint Revision
Knee, Orthopaedic Trauma

Philip G. McDowell Jr., MD

Philip G. McDowell Jr., MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Joint Replacement, Joint Revision, Knee
Orthopaedic Trauma, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Joshua P. Moss, MD

Joshua P. Moss, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Joint Replacement, Joint Revision, Knee
Orthopaedic Trauma, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Matthew C. Nadaud, MD

Matthew C. Nadaud, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Joint Replacement & Revision

William R. Oros, MD

William R. Oros, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip, Joint Replacement, Joint Revision
Orthopaedic Trauma

Kristen L. Ploetze, MD

Kristen L. Ploetze, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hand & Upper Extremity

Matthew A. Rappé, MD

Matthew A. Rappé, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

W. Taylor Riden, DO

W. Taylor Riden, DO

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Aaron D. Roberts, DO

Aaron D. Roberts, DO

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Upper Extremity

Benjamin J. Rogozinski, MD

Benjamin J. Rogozinski, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hand & Upper Extremity

Benson A. Scott, MD

Benson A. Scott, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Christine M. Seaworth, MD

Christine M. Seaworth, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Foot & Ankle
Ankle Replacement

J. Christopher Sherrell, MD

J. Christopher Sherrell, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Joint Replacement & Revision

Adam T. Short, MD

Adam T. Short, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Foot & Ankle
Ankle Replacement

Robert G. Smith, MD

Robert G. Smith, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine

Scott T. Smith, MD

Scott T. Smith, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Orthopaedic Trauma
Foot & Ankle, Ankle Replacement

Brian M. Tonne, MD

Brian M. Tonne, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip, Joint Replacement, Joint Revision
Knee, Orthopaedic Trauma

Kostas M. Triantafillou, MD

Kostas M. Triantafillou, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hip, Joint Replacement
Orthopaedic Trauma, Osteoporosis

Anna H. Wallace, MD

Anna H. Wallace, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Orthopaedic Oncology, Orthopaedic Trauma

Benjamin M. Weisenthal, MD

Benjamin M. Weisenthal, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Neck, Back & Spine

W. Nicholas Yetter, MD

W. Nicholas Yetter, MD

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic

Hand & Upper Extremity

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Featured Tip

Shoes and Pickleball

You don’t have to wear special shoes to play pickleball, but the right footwear makes a big difference in both performance and safety.

Here’s why:

Support & Stability: Pickleball involves quick side-to-side movements. Running or walking shoes are designed for forward motion and may not provide sufficient lateral support, which increases your risk of ankle injuries.
Court Grip: Court shoes (like tennis or volleyball shoes) have soles designed for grip on smooth surfaces, reducing slips.
Durability: Running shoes tend to wear down quickly on hard courts, whereas court shoes are designed to withstand that surface.
Comfort: Proper shoes reduce foot, knee, and hip strain, especially if you play often.

If you’re just trying the game casually, a comfortable pair of athletic shoes with good tread is fine. However, if you plan to play regularly, investing in a pair of court shoes specifically designed for pickleball or tennis is highly recommended.

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