20 August 2025
Reduce the risk of tennis elbow in padel with sound technique, suitable equipment, warm-up, recovery and load management.
What you need to know
- Avoid squeezing the handle and hitting late with a rigid wrist and forearm.
- Use a comfortable racket with manageable swing weight, adequate damping and a grip in good condition.
- Warm up the shoulder, wrist and forearm and increase playing frequency gradually.
- Persistent pain needs rest and assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
How to apply this in practice
Build changes gradually and pay attention to fatigue. Equipment, technique, recovery and weekly playing load interact, so adjust more than one factor when discomfort appears. Sharp or persistent pain should be assessed by a qualified professional.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not play through changing pain, increase volume too quickly or compensate with a tighter grip. These habits often turn a manageable irritation into a longer problem.
Conclusion
Persistent pain needs rest and assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. Use this as a starting point, then adapt the advice to your level, playing style and physical comfort.
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