The Padel Phenomenon After the COVID-19: an Italian Cross-sectional Survey of Post-lockdown Injuries

Overview

Journal Eur J Transl Myol

Publisher PagePress

Date 2024 Apr 24

PMID 38656261

Authors

Angelo Alito

Giulia Leonardi

Simona Portaro

Domenico Fenga

Vincenzo Filardi

Antongiulio Bruschetta

Daniele Borzelli

Francesco Bonanno

Cristiano Sconza

Adriana Tisano

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Abstract

The impact of COVID-19 on sport and physical activity has been a subject of considerable interest and concern. Padel satisfies the desire for social interaction and a return to sport after a period of inactivity. The aim of this study is to show a correlation between return to sport and related injuries in a population of Padel players. The study was carried out in a survey mode, consisting of a questionnaire with four sections and fifty questions on the biographical data of the individual, lifestyle before and after the pandemic, knowledge and playing level of Padel and injuries. The self-administered online questionnaire was developed and validated by a panel of physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, and physiatrists with experience in clinical practice and/or musculoskeletal research. The study was conducted in a survey mode from a smartphone or computer via a link to a multiple-choice document. The link to the questionnaire was distributed via mailing lists, social media, and chat applications.

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